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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. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  12. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  13. Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
    00:48
    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
  14. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  15. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  16. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  17. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
  18. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  19. Acting and Writing
    05:49
    Acting and Writing
  20. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
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