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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. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  10. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  11. The Crackledawn Dragon
    02:10
    The Crackledawn Dragon
  12. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  13. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  14. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  15. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  16. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  17. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  18. Questions
    04:03
    Questions
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