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A question of inspiration
Janice asks what inspired our authors to campaign for the natural world?
  1. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  12. Cuiken Primary film
    03:02
    Cuiken Primary film
  13. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  14. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  15. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  16. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  17. The hero birds
    03:03
    The hero birds
  18. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  19. Where The Heart Should Be
    06:14
    Where The Heart Should Be
  20. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
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