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Inspiration
Where to draw inspiration from, when writing stories.
  1. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  2. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  14. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  15. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  16. Questions from schools
    06:15
    Questions from schools
  17. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  18. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  19. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  20. D is for Dialogue
    03:04
    D is for Dialogue
  21. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  22. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
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