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Writing historical fiction
How do you write about people who lived long ago?
  1. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  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. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  10. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  11. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  12. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  13. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  14. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  15. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
  16. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
    05:18
    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
  17. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  18. School Questions
    05:51
    School Questions
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