Writing 'Gus and the Missing Boy' - presentation
by Troy Hunter
Description
Learn how Gus and the Missing Boy went from idea, through to writing, and on to be published.
Can be done if students have read the book, or without spoilers if they haven’t.
Topics covered:
Can be done if students have read the book, or without spoilers if they haven’t.
Topics covered:
- The initial idea
- Why it became a YA crime book
- Writing authentic YA characters
- Why setting matters
- Narrative drive
Details
Audience
Secondary Students
Duration
50-60 minutes
Requirements
Screen or projector that can connect to a Mac laptop I will bring my own Mac laptop and HDMI cable I don’t need internet access