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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. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
  12. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  13. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  14. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  15. Meeting the Wolf Queen
    02:20
    Meeting the Wolf Queen
  16. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  17. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  18. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  19. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
  20. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
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