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Developing your voice
The writers talk about how they created their own distinctive styles.
  1. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  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. Who is Josh Bell?
    01:03
    Who is Josh Bell?
  10. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
  11. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  12. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  13. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  14. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  15. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  16. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  17. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 1
    04:07
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 1
  18. Questions from schools
    04:02
    Questions from schools
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