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Social media and influencers
Alan gives his thoughts on the pros and cons of the social media age.
  1. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  2. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
    09:49
    Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
  14. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  15. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  16. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  17. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  18. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  19. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
  20. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  21. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
  22. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
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