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Alastair’s influences
Alastair discusses the books and authors that inspired him
  1. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  2. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  10. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  11. S is for Scots
    03:30
    S is for Scots
  12. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  13. We are all storytellers
    05:27
    We are all storytellers
  14. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  15. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
  16. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  17. Writing Fiction
    01:29
    Writing Fiction
  18. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
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