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A first science fiction novel
Which of his books does Alastair recommend young people should read first
  1. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  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. Prez
    01:14
    Prez
  12. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  13. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
  14. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  15. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  16. Who is Josh Bell?
    01:03
    Who is Josh Bell?
  17. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
  18. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  19. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  20. Daisy on the Outer Line
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    Daisy on the Outer Line
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