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Inspiration
Where to draw inspiration from, when writing stories.
  1. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  2. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  10. Sputnik
    00:55
    Sputnik
  11. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  12. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  13. Remembering Kobe Bryant
    01:41
    Remembering Kobe Bryant
  14. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  15. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  16. Questions from schools
    06:06
    Questions from schools
  17. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  18. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
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