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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
    06:15
    Questions from schools
  12. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  13. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  14. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  15. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  16. Scrapbooks and plans
    05:43
    Scrapbooks and plans
  17. Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
    02:35
    Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
  18. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  19. Draw Along
    10:16
    Draw Along
  20. Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
    06:54
    Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
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