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The story rollercoaster
Why is a good story like a rollercoaster?
  1. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  2. Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
    08:03
    Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
  3. Katie Morag and Cbeebies
    06:17
    Katie Morag and Cbeebies
  4. Ideas for stories
    02:10
    Ideas for stories
  5. The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
    13:05
    The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
  6. Questions from the audience
    06:23
    Questions from the audience
  7. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  8. How to draw a blobfish
    03:35
    How to draw a blobfish
  9. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  10. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  11. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  12. The Crackledawn Dragon
    02:10
    The Crackledawn Dragon
  13. Themes of The Infinite
    01:29
    Themes of The Infinite
  14. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  15. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  16. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
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