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Y is for Young Adult
Ross shares some tips for writing books for young adults.
  1. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  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. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  12. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  13. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
  14. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  15. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  16. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  17. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  18. Authors Live with Ross Sayers
    31:15
    Authors Live with Ross Sayers
  19. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  20. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
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