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A novel in verse
Dean tells us why he took the unusual step of writing his novel in verse.
  1. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  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. D is for Dialogue
    03:04
    D is for Dialogue
  12. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
  13. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  14. Pets
    00:55
    Pets
  15. We are all storytellers
    05:27
    We are all storytellers
  16. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  17. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  18. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  19. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
  20. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
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