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Characters
Both authors agree that characters in their books can take on a life of their own
  1. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  2. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  11. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  12. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  13. Acting and Writing
    05:49
    Acting and Writing
  14. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  15. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  16. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  17. Questions from schools
    05:22
    Questions from schools
  18. Drawing Bugbops
    10:18
    Drawing Bugbops
  19. Introducing Sav Akyuz
    01:45
    Introducing Sav Akyuz
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