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School days and writing
Janice chats to Brian about growing up in Coatbridge and how he began writing.
  1. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  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. Stories are people
    01:59
    Stories are people
  10. Hercules Song
    01:56
    Hercules Song
  11. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  12. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  13. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  14. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  15. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  16. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  17. Sputnik
    00:55
    Sputnik
  18. Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
    05:14
    Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
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