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Developing your voice
The writers talk about how they created their own distinctive styles.
  1. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  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. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  10. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  11. Respecting each other
    01:57
    Respecting each other
  12. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  13. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
  14. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  15. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  16. Who is Josh Bell?
    01:03
    Who is Josh Bell?
  17. Questions
    04:03
    Questions
  18. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
    03:11
    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
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