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School days and writing
Janice chats to Brian about growing up in Coatbridge and how he began writing.
  1. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  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. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  10. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  11. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  12. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  13. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  14. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  15. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  16. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
  17. Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
    03:40
    Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
  18. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
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