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Writing – when why how?
The writers discuss their approach to writing.
  1. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  2. The start of it all
    05:06
    The start of it all
  3. Questions from Adison and Iona
    03:07
    Questions from Adison and Iona
  4. Illustrations
    06:32
    Illustrations
  5. Reading
    05:40
    Reading
  6. Questions from Halley and Ryan
    03:26
    Questions from Halley and Ryan
  7. Codes and puzzles
    02:31
    Codes and puzzles
  8. Questions from Ian and Keiran
    02:45
    Questions from Ian and Keiran
  9. Questions from all over the place!
    06:36
    Questions from all over the place!
  10. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  11. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  12. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  13. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  14. There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
    06:17
    There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
  15. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  16. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  17. 100 Words on Friendship
    01:14
    100 Words on Friendship
  18. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  19. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
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