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School days and writing
Janice chats to Brian about growing up in Coatbridge and how he began writing.
  1. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  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. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  12. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  13. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  14. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  15. Questions from schools
    05:22
    Questions from schools
  16. Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
    06:54
    Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
  17. Questions from schools
    04:02
    Questions from schools
  18. Dragonese
    01:19
    Dragonese
  19. D is for Dialogue
    03:04
    D is for Dialogue
  20. Reading The Undefeated
    03:32
    Reading The Undefeated
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