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Writing – when why how?
The writers discuss their approach to writing.
  1. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  2. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  10. The World of the Wolf Queen
    04:14
    The World of the Wolf Queen
  11. What's Sputnik up to?
    00:32
    What's Sputnik up to?
  12. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  13. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  14. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  15. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  16. The Crackledawn Dragon
    02:10
    The Crackledawn Dragon
  17. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  18. Sarah’s route into fiction
    07:16
    Sarah’s route into fiction
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