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Creating a magical place
Find out how author Ross MacKenzie creates magical places for his books.
  1. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  2. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  12. Feather reading
    06:20
    Feather reading
  13. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  14. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  15. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  16. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  17. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  18. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
  19. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  20. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
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