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Characters
Both authors agree that characters in their books can take on a life of their own
  1. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  2. Introducing Liz Pichon
    02:09
    Introducing Liz Pichon
  3. Tom Gates and his mates
    04:05
    Tom Gates and his mates
  4. Meet the Gates
    02:18
    Meet the Gates
  5. Through the keyhole
    01:18
    Through the keyhole
  6. Monster draw
    05:42
    Monster draw
  7. Reading
    03:48
    Reading
  8. Doodle with Liz
    09:19
    Doodle with Liz
  9. Questions
    06:13
    Questions
  10. Keeping Up With Michael
    01:39
    Keeping Up With Michael
  11. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  12. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  13. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
  14. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  15. Keep going!
    01:28
    Keep going!
  16. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  17. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
  18. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  19. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
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