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A novel in verse
Dean tells us why he took the unusual step of writing his novel in verse.
  1. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  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. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
  10. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  11. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
  12. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
  13. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  14. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  15. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
  16. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  17. A question from Blake
    01:15
    A question from Blake
  18. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
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