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JULIA DONALDSON:
They say everyone's got a book inside them

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so let me help you write yours.

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I'm going to take you through the creation
of a picture book

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from the germ of an idea

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to publication and beyond.

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I'm going to be talking about characters

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plots, themes, working with an illustrator...

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Well, that's a question
children always ask.

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The role of the editor...

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This is my really hot tip...

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The role of the agent...

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That's the thing that one is
really looking for.

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JULIA:
I'm going to give you a sneak peep

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at some of my own writing processes...

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and show you how a story
can come together

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by pulling it apart.

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There are certain tips, tricks and techniques

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that have helped me with my own writing

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and I'm going to pass them on to you.

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The world of picture books is a lovely one

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to be part of.

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I just couldn't think of a better job.

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Sharing a story with a child

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whether it's at bedtime
or any other time of day

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that is one of life's most enjoyable
experiences

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and I hope I'm going to help you
write a story

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that will inspire children.

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Are you prepared

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to sit for hours chewing a pen
and staring out of the window?

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If so, you've got all the qualifications

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to become a writer.

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I'm Julia Donaldson

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and this is my BBC Maestro course

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on writing children's picture books.