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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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    Michael Morpurgo's secret
  4. Sketch it out!
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    Sketch it out!
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    Everything is cool!
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    The Elephant in the Garden
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    Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
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    More Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
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    Have a go!
  10. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
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    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  11. Alastair’s influences
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    Alastair’s influences
  12. Questions from West Calder High School
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    Questions from West Calder High School
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