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Three pointers for writers
Elizabeth Laird gives her three top tips for writers
  1. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  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. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  12. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  13. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  14. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  15. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  16. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  17. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  18. He Had a Little Sticker
    01:25
    He Had a Little Sticker
  19. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  20. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
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