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Inspired by travelling
Abi describes her early life and how her travels have found their way into her writing
  1. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  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. Down Behind The Dustbin
    02:41
    Down Behind The Dustbin
  12. How Catherine works
    00:59
    How Catherine works
  13. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  14. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  15. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  16. Keeping Up With Michael
    01:39
    Keeping Up With Michael
  17. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  18. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  19. More questions for Sav
    02:00
    More questions for Sav
  20. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
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