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S is for Scots
Ross gives us some tips about writing in Scots.
  1. S is for Scots
    03:30
    S is for Scots
  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. Keeping Up With Michael
    01:39
    Keeping Up With Michael
  12. Writing Fiction
    01:29
    Writing Fiction
  13. Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
    06:54
    Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
  14. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  15. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  16. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  17. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  18. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  19. Questions
    04:03
    Questions
  20. Sarah’s route into fiction
    07:16
    Sarah’s route into fiction
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