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School days and writing
Janice chats to Brian about growing up in Coatbridge and how he began writing.
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    07:07
    School days and writing
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    Move it
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    My dad knows everything
  4. Return of the bendy, bendy toothbrush
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    Return of the bendy, bendy toothbrush
  5. The noise!
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    The noise!
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    What is your favourite piece of work that you've written? What is your most treasured possession?
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  12. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
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    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
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    Who is Josh Bell?
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