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What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
Author Ross Sayers answers some questions from Wallace High in Stirling.
  1. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  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. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
  12. The World of the Wolf Queen
    04:14
    The World of the Wolf Queen
  13. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 1
    04:07
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 1
  14. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  15. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  16. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  17. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  18. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  19. He Had a Little Sticker
    01:25
    He Had a Little Sticker
  20. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
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