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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. 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. Introduction to the Twitchers
    05:50
    Introduction to the Twitchers
  12. Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
    03:40
    Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
  13. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  14. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  15. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  16. School Questions
    08:45
    School Questions
  17. Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
    00:48
    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
  18. How to draw a cheetah
    07:21
    How to draw a cheetah
  19. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  20. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
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