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How to Start Writing a Book
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Nikesh tells us how he gets ideas for books.
  1. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  2. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  5. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  6. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  7. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  8. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  9. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  10. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  11. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  12. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  13. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  14. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  15. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  16. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  17. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  18. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  19. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  20. Question time
    04:36
    Question time
  21. A bit of a read
    04:28
    A bit of a read
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