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Creating a magical place
Find out how author Ross MacKenzie creates magical places for his books.
  1. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  2. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  3. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  4. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  5. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  6. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  7. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  8. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  9. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  12. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. The Crackledawn Dragon
    02:10
    The Crackledawn Dragon
  15. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  16. Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
    03:40
    Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
  17. The Undefeated
    01:19
    The Undefeated
  18. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  19. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  20. There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
    03:53
    There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
  21. Questions from schools
    06:40
    Questions from schools
  22. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  23. Down Behind The Dustbin
    02:41
    Down Behind The Dustbin
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