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Inspiration
Where to draw inspiration from, when writing stories.
  1. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  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. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  12. Ideas
    03:35
    Ideas
  13. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  14. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
  15. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  16. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  17. Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
    00:48
    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
  18. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
  19. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  20. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
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