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What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
Author Ross Sayers answers some questions from Wallace High in Stirling.
  1. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  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. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  12. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  13. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  14. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
  15. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  16. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  17. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  18. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 1
    04:07
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 1
  19. There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
    03:53
    There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
  20. Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
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    Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
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