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Brian’s writing and favourite books
Brian answers questions about Cardboard Cowboys and his future writing plans.
  1. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  2. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  14. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  15. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  16. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
  17. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  18. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  19. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
  20. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  21. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  22. Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
    06:44
    Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
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