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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. Questions from schools
    06:06
    Questions from schools
  12. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  13. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  14. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  15. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  16. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  17. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  18. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  19. Themes of The Infinite
    01:29
    Themes of The Infinite
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    Hallowe'en in Scotland
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