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Stories are people
Alastair talks about how he loves stories about people
  1. Stories are people
    01:59
    Stories are people
  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. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  12. Weather and climate
    00:56
    Weather and climate
  13. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  14. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  15. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  16. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
  17. Questions
    04:03
    Questions
  18. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  19. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  20. How to draw emotions
    04:34
    How to draw emotions
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