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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. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  12. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  13. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  14. Authors Live with Holly Bourne
    34:04
    Authors Live with Holly Bourne
  15. Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
    00:48
    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
  16. Introducing Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
  17. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  18. One frame
    01:29
    One frame
  19. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  20. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
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