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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 James
    01:39
    Introducing James
  3. How James got started
    03:33
    How James got started
  4. A pirate picture story
    10:15
    A pirate picture story
  5. Picturing Nessie
    04:01
    Picturing Nessie
  6. Q&A with James Mayhew
    11:26
    Q&A with James Mayhew
  7. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  8. This is a democracy
    00:39
    This is a democracy
  9. Question time
    04:36
    Question time
  10. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  11. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  12. Wizards of Once reading
    04:24
    Wizards of Once reading
  13. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  14. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  15. He Had a Little Sticker
    01:25
    He Had a Little Sticker
  16. Questions from schools
    05:22
    Questions from schools
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