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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. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  12. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  13. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  14. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  15. A question from Twitter
    01:07
    A question from Twitter
  16. Sue's presentation
    11:34
    Sue's presentation
  17. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  18. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  19. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  20. McLean Primary eco projects
    02:44
    McLean Primary eco projects
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