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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. Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
    08:03
    Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
  3. Katie Morag and Cbeebies
    06:17
    Katie Morag and Cbeebies
  4. Ideas for stories
    02:10
    Ideas for stories
  5. The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
    13:05
    The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
  6. Questions from the audience
    06:23
    Questions from the audience
  7. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  8. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  9. What's Sputnik up to?
    00:32
    What's Sputnik up to?
  10. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  11. Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
    05:14
    Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
  12. The Undefeated
    01:19
    The Undefeated
  13. How to draw a cheetah
    07:21
    How to draw a cheetah
  14. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
  15. Who is Josh Bell?
    01:03
    Who is Josh Bell?
  16. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
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