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Questions from Linlithgow Academy
Alan responds to questions from the pupils of Linlithgow Academy.
  1. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  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. S is for Scots
    03:30
    S is for Scots
  12. Question time
    04:36
    Question time
  13. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  14. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  15. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  16. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  17. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  18. Where The Heart Should Be
    06:14
    Where The Heart Should Be
  19. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  20. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
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