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Writing Haikus
Brian explains how haikus work and challenges you to write your own!
  1. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  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. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  12. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
  13. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  14. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  15. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  16. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  17. There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
    06:17
    There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
  18. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  19. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  20. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
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