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Characters
Both authors agree that characters in their books can take on a life of their own
  1. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  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. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  10. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  11. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  12. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  13. McLean Primary eco projects
    02:44
    McLean Primary eco projects
  14. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  15. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  16. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  17. Twitch reading
    05:36
    Twitch reading
  18. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
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