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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. 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. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
  12. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  13. There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
    06:17
    There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
  14. Hallowe'en in Scotland
    06:14
    Hallowe'en in Scotland
  15. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  16. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  17. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  18. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  19. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  20. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
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