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Creating a magical place
Find out how author Ross MacKenzie creates magical places for his books.
  1. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  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. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  12. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  13. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  14. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  15. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  16. One frame
    01:29
    One frame
  17. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  18. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  19. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  20. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
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