http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/ Scottish Book Trust's video content, now available for your iPod! en Scottish Book Trust Scottish Book Trust No No scottish book trust, scotland, scottish books, literature, books, authors, interviews, creative writing, features, exclusive Paul Gallagher paul.gallagher@scottishbooktrust.com paul.gallagher@scottishbooktrust.com paul.gallagher@scottishbooktrust.com Scottish Book Trust's video content, now available for your iPod! Video interviews and features from Scottish Book Trust, the leading agency for the promotion of reading, writing and literature in Scotland. Now on your iPod! http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/michael-rosen-tour-highlights Watch the best bits of Michael Rosen's tour of Scotland crammed into 3 and a half minutes! Scottish Book Trust took Michael, the Children's Laureate, on the Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour in May 2008, and thousands of children got to experience the full impact of his poetry first-hand. See it for yourself here. 211 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:46:16 +0100 Scottish Book Trust michael rosen, children's laureate, scottish tour, boogy woogy buggy, video, podcast, highlights, children Join the Children's Laureate on the road around Scotland... 26944 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/creative-writing-masterclass-5-redrafting-competition-0 The final part of the series sees Keith Gray tackle what may be the hardest part of writing your story: finishing well. He also introduces Scottish Book Trust's Creative Writing Competition - your chance to put all that you've learned to the test! PLEASE NOTE: The closing date for the Creative Writing Competition is 12th December 2008, and not the earlier date mentioned in the video. 469 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:29:25 +0100 Scottish Book Trust creative writing, video, series, redrafting, advice, workshop, masterclass, keith gray, inspiration, tutorial The biggest challenge: finishing your story... 25386 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/creative-writing-masterclass-4-setting-0 In this 4th episode, Keith Gray presents the different factors to consider when deciding on where your story will take place, and how you will describe the setting. Using examples from his own writing, as well as some picks of his favourite setting descriptions, Keith ties this in to the three previous episodes, and you get closer to having all the necessary tools to make a complete story! 553 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:55:31 +0100 Scottish Book Trust creative writing masterclass, setting, keith gray, online writer in residence, story, writing, creative, place, stories In the penultimate part of the series, Keith asks "where will your story unfold?" 24254 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/teresa-flavin Born and raised in New York, Teresa Flavin has been based in Glasgow, working from the WASPS studio, since 1995. She is a self-described children's illustrator and aspiring writer, and has worked with Scottish Book Trust through the mentoring scheme and the New Writer Awards. In this exclusive video she talks about her career so far, shows some of her working processes and discusses future projects. 209 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:58:52 +0100 Scottish Book Trust teresa flavin, illustrator, video, podcast, profile, glasgow, interview, demonstration, writer, support An in-depth video profile of the Glasgow-based illustrator. 23680 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/creative-writing-masterclass-3-plotting In the third part of Scottish Book Trust's Creative Writing Masterclass, Keith Gray tackles the issue of plotting - understanding what makes a story a story. After establishing that the heart of any interesting story is conflict, Keith looks at ways in which you can develop the central plot of your own story. 444 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:43:24 +0100 Scottish Book Trust creative writing, tutorial, masterclass, keith gray, ostrich boys, plotting, conflict, fiction, story, stories What makes a story a story? Join Keith Gray for Part 3 where all is revealed... 23400 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/creative-writing-masterclass-2-characterisation In the second part of Scottish Book Trust's Creative Writing Masterclass, Keith Gray outlines his guidelines for creating believable characters, one of the key ingredients of a successful story. Incorporating Keith's own writing experiences as well as useful exercises to get you on the way. 580 Tue, 5 Aug 2008 14:37:49 +0100 Scottish Book Trust creative writing, tutorial, masterclass, keith gray, ostrich boys, characterisation, characters, fiction, story, stories The series continues. Now you've got your story idea, who are the characters that are going to populate it? 23141 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/creative-writing-masterclass-1-ideas-inspiration-0 In the first part of our video series Keith Gray, Scottish Book Trust's online Writer in Residence and established fiction novelist, leads you through some of the best ways to get started in writing your story. Plus, discover where Keith works, who he works with (hint: they're small, have feathers and perch near his desk) and where he thinks his best ideas come from! 493 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:04:10 +0100 Scottish Book Trust creative writing, tutorial, masterclass, keith gray, ostrich boys, ideas, inspiration, author, fiction, story, stories, writers Always wanted to write a story but don't know how to start? Look no further... 22734 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/andrew-ohagan-0 Andrew O'Hagan is the Glasgow-born author of bestselling novels The Missing, Our Fathers, Personality, Be Near Me and The Atlantic Ocean. In this video he introduces himself from his writing-base at home, talking about his influences, his writing method and everything else that he thinks is worth mentioning! 335 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:12:41 +0100 Scottish Book Trust andrew o'hagan, video, author, scotland, scottish, books, the missing, be near me Watch the acclaimed author talk about writing, reading and drinking in Scotland! 22394 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/julia-donaldson-0 Julia Donaldson needs no introduction for thousands of children (and adults) around the world, thanks to her hugely popular fictional creation, The Gruffalo. In this video she speaks about the creation of the character as well as her experiences of being a writer for children. 249 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:51:22 +0100 Scottish Book Trust julia donaldson, video, exclusive, gruffalo, author, children, interview Find out who's behind the Gruffalo... 22393 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/alan-bissett-0 Alan Bissett is a Scottish author of growing popularity, having received great reviews for his first two books Boy Racers and The Incredible Adam Spark. In this self-made video blog, he gives viewers a tour round his home and his world in his own inimitable style! 423 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:37:52 +0100 Scottish Book Trust alan bissett, video, exclusive, interview, blog, writer, scottish, author, boy racers, adam spark Why I am a writer! 22392 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/scottish-book-trust-0 A video introduction to Scottish Book Trust, the leading agency for the promotion of reading, writing and literature in Scotland. Featuring interviews with key staff, supporters and patrons - including bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith - this will tell you all you need to know about what makes Scottish Book Trust tick. 465 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:56:47 +0100 Scottish Book Trust scottish book trust, books, scotland, literature, reading, writing, alexander mccall smith, video, introduction Scottish Book Trust revealed... 22390 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com