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Manjeet’s writing process
Manjeet’s approach to the first draft of a book is very unusual!
  1. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  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. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  10. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  11. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
  12. Persistence
    01:24
    Persistence
  13. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  14. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  15. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  16. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  17. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  18. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
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