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Cardboard Cowboys reading
Brian reads from the opening chapter of Cardboard Cowboys.
  1. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  12. Introducing Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
  13. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  14. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  15. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
  16. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  17. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
  18. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  19. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  20. 100 Words on Friendship
    01:14
    100 Words on Friendship
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