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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. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  12. Comics
    04:26
    Comics
  13. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  14. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
  15. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  16. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  17. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  18. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  19. I can do this!
    02:32
    I can do this!
  20. More Cookie Books
    01:04
    More Cookie Books
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