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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. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  12. Wizards of Once reading
    04:24
    Wizards of Once reading
  13. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  14. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  15. Our Tower reading
    06:12
    Our Tower reading
  16. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  17. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
    06:17
    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  18. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  19. Keeping Up With Michael
    01:39
    Keeping Up With Michael
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    00:44
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