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Brian’s writing and favourite books
Brian answers questions about Cardboard Cowboys and his future writing plans.
  1. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  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. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  12. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  13. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  14. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  15. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  16. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
  17. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  18. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  19. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  20. Questions from schools
    04:02
    Questions from schools
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