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School days and writing
Janice chats to Brian about growing up in Coatbridge and how he began writing.
  1. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  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. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  12. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  13. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  14. The Otherwhere Emporium reading
    04:21
    The Otherwhere Emporium reading
  15. Boogie Woogie Buggy
    01:41
    Boogie Woogie Buggy
  16. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
  17. Comics
    04:26
    Comics
  18. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  19. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
  20. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
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