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What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
Karly from St James' Primary asks Ross about his inspiration to continue writing.
  1. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  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. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  12. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  13. D is for Dialogue
    03:04
    D is for Dialogue
  14. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  15. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
  16. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  17. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  18. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  19. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  20. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
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