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Creating a magical place
Find out how author Ross MacKenzie creates magical places for his books.
  1. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  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. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  12. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  13. Scrapbooks and plans
    05:43
    Scrapbooks and plans
  14. Questions from schools
    06:15
    Questions from schools
  15. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  16. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  17. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  18. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  19. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  20. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
    04:25
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
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