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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. 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. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  12. Keep going!
    01:28
    Keep going!
  13. Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
    02:35
    Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
  14. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  15. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  16. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  17. Authors Live with Holly Bourne
    34:04
    Authors Live with Holly Bourne
  18. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
  19. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
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