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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. 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. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  12. Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
    03:40
    Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
  13. The Otherwhere Emporium reading
    04:21
    The Otherwhere Emporium reading
  14. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  15. Creating a Poem
    08:58
    Creating a Poem
  16. 100 Words on Friendship
    01:14
    100 Words on Friendship
  17. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  18. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  19. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  20. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
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