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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. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
  12. Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
    05:14
    Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
  13. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  14. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  15. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  16. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  17. Keep going!
    01:28
    Keep going!
  18. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
  19. Sue's presentation
    11:34
    Sue's presentation
  20. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
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