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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. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  12. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  13. How to draw a cheetah
    07:21
    How to draw a cheetah
  14. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  15. Writing the Twitchers
    05:00
    Writing the Twitchers
  16. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  17. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  18. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  19. Themes of The Infinite
    01:29
    Themes of The Infinite
  20. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
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