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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. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
  12. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  13. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  14. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
  15. Reading The Undefeated
    03:32
    Reading The Undefeated
  16. Scrapbooks and plans
    05:43
    Scrapbooks and plans
  17. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  18. Respecting each other
    01:57
    Respecting each other
  19. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  20. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
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