

In the Studio: Cressida Cowell
May 12, 2024
Children's writer Cressida Cowell discusses transitioning from How to Train Your Dragon to The Wizards of Once series, exploring story creation, character design, and illustrating for narrative impact. She shares insights on personal inspirations, challenges of creating a new magical world, and navigating deadlines with personal resolve.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
From Dragons to Wizards: A Creative Transition
01:46 • 8min
Exploration of Story Creation and Character Design
09:41 • 5min
Transitioning from a Beloved Series to a New Magical World
14:37 • 4min
Exploring the Creation of Illustrations for Narrative Impact
18:58 • 5min
Illustrating a Giant: Text and Illustration Layout Process
23:29 • 4min
Navigating Deadlines and Personal Resolve in Writing
27:00 • 3min