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Inspiration
Where to draw inspiration from, when writing stories.
  1. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  2. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  12. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  13. Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
    03:08
    Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
  14. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  15. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  16. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  17. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  18. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  19. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  20. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
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