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What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
Karly from St James' Primary asks Ross about his inspiration to continue writing.
  1. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  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. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  12. Creating a Poem
    08:58
    Creating a Poem
  13. Sarah’s route into fiction
    07:16
    Sarah’s route into fiction
  14. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  15. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  16. Sputnik
    00:55
    Sputnik
  17. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  18. Twitch reading
    05:36
    Twitch reading
  19. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  20. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
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