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Favourite book
What are Alastair's favourite books?
  1. Favourite book
    00:45
    Favourite book
  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 World of the Wolf Queen
    04:14
    The World of the Wolf Queen
  12. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  13. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  14. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  15. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  16. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  17. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
  18. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  19. More questions
    01:42
    More questions
  20. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
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