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Manjeet’s writing process
Manjeet’s approach to the first draft of a book is very unusual!
  1. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  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. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
  12. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  13. Meeting the Wolf Queen
    02:20
    Meeting the Wolf Queen
  14. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  15. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  16. Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
    00:48
    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
  17. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  18. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  19. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  20. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
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