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Book Introduction
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Nikesh talks about why he had written his book, The Boxer.
  1. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  2. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  3. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  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. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  13. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  14. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  15. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  16. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  17. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  18. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  19. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  20. More questions
    01:42
    More questions
  21. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
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