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Vivian explains how the titles are selected for her books
  1. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  2. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  9. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  10. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  11. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  12. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  13. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
  14. No Breathing in Class
    04:08
    No Breathing in Class
  15. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  16. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  17. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  18. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  19. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
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