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A sudden idea
Frank tells us how the idea for Sputnik came to him.
  1. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  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. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  12. Sarah’s route into fiction
    07:16
    Sarah’s route into fiction
  13. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  14. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  15. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  16. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  17. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
  18. Keep going!
    01:28
    Keep going!
  19. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  20. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
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