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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. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  12. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  13. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  14. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
  15. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  16. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
  17. Themes of The Infinite
    01:29
    Themes of The Infinite
  18. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  19. Going around gardens!
    03:12
    Going around gardens!
  20. Authors Live with Holly Bourne
    34:04
    Authors Live with Holly Bourne
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