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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. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  10. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  11. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  12. Stories are people
    01:59
    Stories are people
  13. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  14. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  15. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  16. Boogie Woogie Buggy
    01:41
    Boogie Woogie Buggy
  17. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  18. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
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