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  • What does storytelling mean to you?

  • How would you describe the principles of storytelling?

  • Do you think that writers need to know all the principles of storytelling before they write or do they learn as they go?

During the video, think about these questions:

  • How did the stories emerge for Unpolished Gem?

  • What does Alice mean about the ‘wisdom of perspective’?

  • Why did Alice take some of the stories out?

  • What is the narrative running through Unpolished Gem?

  • What made Alice ‘spiral down’?

  • How did Alice deal with negative thoughts and feelings during the writing process?

  • Do you agree with the views that, ‘everyone is driven towards success’ and ‘young people are overly focused on success’?

  • What do you think is Alice’s message to young people about failure and success in life?

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