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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. Questions from schools
    05:22
    Questions from schools
  12. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
  13. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  14. Keeping Up With Michael
    01:39
    Keeping Up With Michael
  15. More Cookie Books
    01:04
    More Cookie Books
  16. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  17. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  18. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
  19. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  20. Acting and Writing
    05:49
    Acting and Writing
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