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The story rollercoaster
Why is a good story like a rollercoaster?
  1. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  2. Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
    08:03
    Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
  3. Katie Morag and Cbeebies
    06:17
    Katie Morag and Cbeebies
  4. Ideas for stories
    02:10
    Ideas for stories
  5. The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
    13:05
    The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
  6. Questions from the audience
    06:23
    Questions from the audience
  7. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  8. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  9. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  10. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  11. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
  12. Where The Heart Should Be
    06:14
    Where The Heart Should Be
  13. Stories are people
    01:59
    Stories are people
  14. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  15. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  16. Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
    00:48
    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
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