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Developing your voice
The writers talk about how they created their own distinctive styles.
  1. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  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. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Drawing Bugbops
    10:18
    Drawing Bugbops
  12. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  13. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  14. Questions from schools
    06:40
    Questions from schools
  15. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  16. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  17. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  18. Sport brings us together
    02:36
    Sport brings us together
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