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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. Scots
    01:14
    Scots
  3. Writing in Scots
    01:54
    Writing in Scots
  4. Minging!
    00:42
    Minging!
  5. Taking on Roald Dahl
    02:40
    Taking on Roald Dahl
  6. The right words
    02:22
    The right words
  7. Quentin Blake
    00:42
    Quentin Blake
  8. A reading in Scots
    02:35
    A reading in Scots
  9. Questions
    01:21
    Questions
  10. More questions
    03:14
    More questions
  11. Even more questions
    03:39
    Even more questions
  12. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  13. How to draw a cheetah
    07:21
    How to draw a cheetah
  14. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  15. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  16. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  17. Questions
    04:03
    Questions
  18. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  19. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  20. Introducing Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
  21. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
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