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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. The start of it all
    05:06
    The start of it all
  3. Questions from Adison and Iona
    03:07
    Questions from Adison and Iona
  4. Illustrations
    06:32
    Illustrations
  5. Reading
    05:40
    Reading
  6. Questions from Halley and Ryan
    03:26
    Questions from Halley and Ryan
  7. Codes and puzzles
    02:31
    Codes and puzzles
  8. Questions from Ian and Keiran
    02:45
    Questions from Ian and Keiran
  9. Questions from all over the place!
    06:36
    Questions from all over the place!
  10. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  11. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
  12. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  13. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  14. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  15. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  16. Daisy on the Outer Line
    02:34
    Daisy on the Outer Line
  17. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  18. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  19. Favourite book
    00:45
    Favourite book
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