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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. Simon Cowell
    00:38
    Simon Cowell
  3. Raj
    01:15
    Raj
  4. Characters
    02:09
    Characters
  5. Finishing feelings
    01:20
    Finishing feelings
  6. School dinners
    00:54
    School dinners
  7. Thames
    01:04
    Thames
  8. Favourite book
    02:25
    Favourite book
  9. Next book
    01:00
    Next book
  10. Favourite author
    01:17
    Favourite author
  11. Gangsta Granny
    12:25
    Gangsta Granny
  12. Readers and writers
    06:47
    Readers and writers
  13. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
  14. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  15. Discovering New Words
    03:16
    Discovering New Words
  16. Hercules Song
    01:56
    Hercules Song
  17. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  18. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  19. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  20. Going around gardens!
    03:12
    Going around gardens!
  21. Room on the Broom in Scots
    08:13
    Room on the Broom in Scots
  22. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
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