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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. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. D is for Dialogue
    03:04
    D is for Dialogue
  12. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  13. Favourite book
    00:45
    Favourite book
  14. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  15. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  16. Remembering Kobe Bryant
    01:41
    Remembering Kobe Bryant
  17. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
  18. Prez
    01:14
    Prez
  19. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
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