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School days
Abi talks about what she was like at school and her writing.
  1. School days
    03:57
    School days
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  12. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  13. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  14. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  15. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  16. Ideas
    03:35
    Ideas
  17. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  18. Going around gardens!
    03:12
    Going around gardens!
  19. Weather and climate
    00:56
    Weather and climate
  20. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
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