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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. Introducing James
    01:39
    Introducing James
  3. How James got started
    03:33
    How James got started
  4. A pirate picture story
    10:15
    A pirate picture story
  5. Picturing Nessie
    04:01
    Picturing Nessie
  6. Q&A with James Mayhew
    11:26
    Q&A with James Mayhew
  7. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  8. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  9. Questions from schools
    06:06
    Questions from schools
  10. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  11. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  12. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  13. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  14. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  15. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  16. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
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