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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. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  3. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  4. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  5. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  6. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  7. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  8. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  9. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  12. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  15. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
  16. How to draw emotions
    04:34
    How to draw emotions
  17. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  18. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
  19. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
  20. Who is Josh Bell?
    01:03
    Who is Josh Bell?
  21. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
  22. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
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