This resource contains a video interview with Mal Peet, in which he talks about his inspiration for writing, the writing process and characterisation, and gives advice to help with developing writing skills.
The author also reads from his novel, The Penalty.
Laptops presents tasks to be completed using a laptop.
The resource is one of a collection, designed and developed by the Centre for Learning Innovation in partnership with the Sydney Writers’ Festival.
For more resources in Writers Talk 2009, go to the CLI website at www.cli.nsw.edu.au or the Teaching and Learning exchange website at www.tale.edu.au