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Developing your voice
The writers talk about how they created their own distinctive styles.
  1. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  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. A question from Freya.
    01:00
    A question from Freya.
  12. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  13. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  14. Questions from schools
    07:37
    Questions from schools
  15. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  16. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
  17. Wizards of Once reading
    04:24
    Wizards of Once reading
  18. Truth and Lies
    13:33
    Truth and Lies
  19. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
  20. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
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