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Writing – when why how?
The writers discuss their approach to writing.
  1. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  2. Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
    08:03
    Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
  3. Katie Morag and Cbeebies
    06:17
    Katie Morag and Cbeebies
  4. Ideas for stories
    02:10
    Ideas for stories
  5. The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
    13:05
    The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
  6. Questions from the audience
    06:23
    Questions from the audience
  7. Twitch reading
    05:36
    Twitch reading
  8. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  9. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
    06:17
    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  10. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  11. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  12. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  13. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  14. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  15. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  16. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
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