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The World of the Crossing
Manjeet explains the origins of her novel in verse, The Crossing.
  1. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  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. A bit of a read
    04:28
    A bit of a read
  12. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  13. Drawing Bugbops
    10:18
    Drawing Bugbops
  14. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  15. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
  16. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  17. Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
    00:48
    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
  18. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  19. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
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