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Writing Fiction
Holly Bourne tells us how she got into writing fiction.
  1. Writing Fiction
    01:29
    Writing Fiction
  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. Pets
    00:55
    Pets
  12. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  13. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  14. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  15. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  16. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
  17. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  18. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  19. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  20. Questions from schools
    07:37
    Questions from schools
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