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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. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  12. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  13. Weather and climate
    00:56
    Weather and climate
  14. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  15. Wizards of Once reading
    04:24
    Wizards of Once reading
  16. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  17. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
  18. Draw Along
    10:16
    Draw Along
  19. About Our Tower
    04:05
    About Our Tower
  20. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
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