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Y is for Young Adult
Ross shares some tips for writing books for young adults.
  1. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  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. Sport brings us together
    02:36
    Sport brings us together
  12. The Otherwhere Emporium reading
    04:21
    The Otherwhere Emporium reading
  13. Prez
    01:14
    Prez
  14. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  15. School days
    03:57
    School days
  16. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  17. More Cookie Books
    01:04
    More Cookie Books
  18. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  19. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  20. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
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