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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. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  12. Writing Fiction
    01:29
    Writing Fiction
  13. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  14. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
  15. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  16. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  17. The Otherwhere Emporium reading
    04:21
    The Otherwhere Emporium reading
  18. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
  19. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  20. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
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