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Using Scotland as a setting
Ross talks about the beauty of using Scotland as a setting for his books.
  1. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
  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. The Undefeated
    01:19
    The Undefeated
  12. Drawing Bugbops
    10:18
    Drawing Bugbops
  13. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
  14. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  15. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  16. The Crackledawn Dragon
    02:10
    The Crackledawn Dragon
  17. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  18. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  19. Daisy on the Outer Line
    02:34
    Daisy on the Outer Line
  20. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
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