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A sudden idea
Frank tells us how the idea for Sputnik came to him.
  1. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  2. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  3. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  4. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  5. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  6. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  7. Discovering New Words
    03:16
    Discovering New Words
  8. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  9. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  10. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  11. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  12. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  13. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  14. Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
    03:40
    Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
  15. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  16. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  17. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  18. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
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