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The story rollercoaster
Why is a good story like a rollercoaster?
  1. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  2. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  14. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  15. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
  16. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  17. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  18. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  19. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  20. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  21. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  22. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
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