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Sarah’s route into fiction
Sarah explains how she got started as a writer and some of the themes of her fiction.
  1. Sarah’s route into fiction
    07:16
    Sarah’s route into fiction
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  12. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  13. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  14. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  15. Weather and climate
    00:56
    Weather and climate
  16. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  17. One frame
    01:29
    One frame
  18. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  19. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  20. Questions from schools
    06:40
    Questions from schools
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