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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. 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. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  14. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  15. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
  16. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  17. Who is Josh Bell?
    01:03
    Who is Josh Bell?
  18. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
  19. Favourite book
    00:45
    Favourite book
  20. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  21. Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
    03:08
    Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
  22. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
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