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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. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  12. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  13. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  14. Sport brings us together
    02:36
    Sport brings us together
  15. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  16. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  17. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  18. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  19. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  20. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
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