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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. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  11. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  12. What's Sputnik up to?
    00:32
    What's Sputnik up to?
  13. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  14. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
  15. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  16. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  17. Draw Noi and his dad
    10:03
    Draw Noi and his dad
  18. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
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