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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. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  12. Drawing Bugbops
    10:18
    Drawing Bugbops
  13. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  14. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  15. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  16. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  17. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  18. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  19. Introduction to the Twitchers
    05:50
    Introduction to the Twitchers
  20. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
    What are you favourite things about books?
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