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Inspiration
Where to draw inspiration from, when writing stories.
  1. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  2. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. D is for Dialogue
    03:04
    D is for Dialogue
  10. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  11. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  12. Drawing Bugbops
    10:18
    Drawing Bugbops
  13. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  14. Questions from schools
    04:02
    Questions from schools
  15. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
  16. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
  17. Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
    09:49
    Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
  18. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
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