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Writing – when why how?
The writers discuss their approach to writing.
  1. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  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. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  12. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  13. Questions from schools
    04:02
    Questions from schools
  14. Questions from schools
    07:37
    Questions from schools
  15. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  16. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  17. A Dog with Nice Ears
    07:10
    A Dog with Nice Ears
  18. Sarah’s route into fiction
    07:16
    Sarah’s route into fiction
  19. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  20. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
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