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A first science fiction novel
Which of his books does Alastair recommend young people should read first
  1. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  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. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  12. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  13. One frame
    01:29
    One frame
  14. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  15. How to draw emotions
    04:34
    How to draw emotions
  16. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  17. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  18. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  19. This is a democracy
    00:39
    This is a democracy
  20. Relationship Behaviour
    01:57
    Relationship Behaviour
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