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Keep going!
The most important rule to writing stories is just keep going
  1. Keep going!
    01:28
    Keep going!
  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. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
  10. Question time
    04:36
    Question time
  11. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  12. What's Sputnik up to?
    00:32
    What's Sputnik up to?
  13. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  14. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  15. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  16. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  17. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  18. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
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