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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. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  12. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  13. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  14. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  15. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  16. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  17. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  18. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  19. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  20. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
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