Close menu
BBC Scotland
Authors Live

Audio & Video

You must enable JavaScript to play content
Walking and talking
What to do if you get stuck when you're writing a story
  1. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  12. This is a democracy
    00:39
    This is a democracy
  13. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  14. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  15. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  16. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  17. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  18. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  19. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  20. Questions from schools
    07:37
    Questions from schools
    21. Now playing
    Up next