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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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  4. Zombies are winning!
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  5. Q&A with Charlie Higson
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  10. The real world and the fictional world
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  11. The Black Flamingo
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  12. Three pointers for writers
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  13. Draw the Light Ship
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  14. A question of inspiration
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    A question of inspiration
  15. Questions from West Calder High School
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    Questions from West Calder High School
  16. Chat with Comic Artist Tanya Roberts
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    Chat with Comic Artist Tanya Roberts
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