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What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
Author Ross Sayers answers some questions from Wallace High in Stirling.
  1. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  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. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  12. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  13. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  14. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  15. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
  16. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  17. Read a long
    04:36
    Read a long
  18. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  19. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  20. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
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