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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. Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
    06:54
    Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
  12. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  13. A Dog with Nice Ears
    07:10
    A Dog with Nice Ears
  14. Room on the Broom in Scots
    08:13
    Room on the Broom in Scots
  15. Draw Along
    10:16
    Draw Along
  16. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  17. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  18. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  19. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  20. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
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