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Creative Writing Masterclass with Keith Gray

Watch our 5-part video tutorial featuring our online writer in residence, acclaimed author Keith Gray.

Part 1: Ideas & Inspiration

Part 2: Characters

Part 3: Plot

Part 4: Setting

Part 5: Redrafting

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Commissioned by our online writer-in-residence!

Marie Macaulay

Our interview focuses on Gaelic writing this month, as we speak to the winning author of the Gaelic Prize from 2007's Royal Mail Children's Book Awards. Marie is also involved in our special Gaelic story writing competition this year, read on to find out more... 

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