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Inspiration
Where to draw inspiration from, when writing stories.
  1. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  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. School Questions
    05:51
    School Questions
  12. Hallowe'en in Scotland
    06:14
    Hallowe'en in Scotland
  13. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  14. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  15. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  16. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  17. Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
    03:08
    Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
  18. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
    04:25
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
  19. Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
    00:48
    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
  20. Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
    06:54
    Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
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