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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. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  12. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  13. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  14. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  15. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  16. Pets
    00:55
    Pets
  17. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  18. 100 Words on Friendship
    01:14
    100 Words on Friendship
  19. Gil's bug hospital
    05:28
    Gil's bug hospital
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