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A novel in verse
Dean tells us why he took the unusual step of writing his novel in verse.
- A novel in verse
- Introduction
- Genre
- The World
- Drawing out the secret character
- Character and story
- Stuff
- Obstacles
- Choices
- Summary
- Start with a face
- How did you learn to draw?
- Going around gardens!
- The World of the Crossing
- Alastair’s influences
- Early drawings
- Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
- How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
- How to Train Your Dragon reading
- Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner