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What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
Author Ross Sayers answers some questions from Wallace High in Stirling.
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    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
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  11. Rachel’s books and inspirations
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  12. Early drawings
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  13. What are you favourite things about books?
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