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Y is for Young Adult
Ross shares some tips for writing books for young adults.
  1. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  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. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  14. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  15. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  16. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  17. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  18. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  19. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  20. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  21. Pets
    00:55
    Pets
  22. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
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