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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. Introducing Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
  12. Joyful Poetry
    00:53
    Joyful Poetry
  13. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  14. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  15. Acting and Writing
    05:49
    Acting and Writing
  16. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  17. Daisy on the Outer Line
    02:34
    Daisy on the Outer Line
  18. Bear Moves
    02:28
    Bear Moves
  19. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  20. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
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