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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. 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. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  12. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  13. More questions for Sav
    02:00
    More questions for Sav
  14. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  15. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  16. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  17. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
  18. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  19. D is for Dialogue
    03:04
    D is for Dialogue
  20. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
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