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Questions from West Calder High School
Pupils from West Calder High School in West Lothian put their questions to Alan.
  1. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  2. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  12. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  13. Comics
    04:26
    Comics
  14. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  15. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  16. Creating a Poem
    08:58
    Creating a Poem
  17. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  18. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
  19. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  20. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
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