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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. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  14. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  15. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  16. A bit of a read
    04:28
    A bit of a read
  17. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  18. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
  19. Draw Goldy the Gecko
    04:43
    Draw Goldy the Gecko
  20. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  21. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  22. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
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