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School days and writing
Janice chats to Brian about growing up in Coatbridge and how he began writing.
  1. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  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. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  10. S is for Scots
    03:30
    S is for Scots
  11. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  12. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  13. McLean Primary eco projects
    02:44
    McLean Primary eco projects
  14. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
  15. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  16. Our Tower reading
    06:12
    Our Tower reading
  17. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  18. Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
    06:54
    Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
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