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Writing – when why how?
The writers discuss their approach to writing.
  1. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  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
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  10. Down Behind The Dustbin
    02:41
    Down Behind The Dustbin
  11. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  12. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  13. Comics
    04:26
    Comics
  14. Writing the Twitchers
    05:00
    Writing the Twitchers
  15. Storyboard
    03:26
    Storyboard
  16. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  17. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  18. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
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