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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. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  3. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  4. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  5. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  6. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  7. Discovering New Words
    03:16
    Discovering New Words
  8. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  9. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  10. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  11. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  12. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  13. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  14. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  15. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  16. A bit of a read
    04:28
    A bit of a read
  17. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  18. How to draw emotions
    04:34
    How to draw emotions
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