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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. Questions from schools
    06:15
    Questions from schools
  12. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  13. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  14. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  15. He Had a Little Sticker
    01:25
    He Had a Little Sticker
  16. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  17. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  18. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  19. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  20. I can do this!
    02:32
    I can do this!
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