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Inspiration
Where to draw inspiration from, when writing stories.
  1. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  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. Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
    03:40
    Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
  10. A question from Freya.
    01:00
    A question from Freya.
  11. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  12. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  13. The hero birds
    03:03
    The hero birds
  14. This is a democracy
    00:39
    This is a democracy
  15. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  16. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  17. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  18. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
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