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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. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  12. Respecting each other
    01:57
    Respecting each other
  13. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
  14. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  15. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  16. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  17. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  18. Keep going!
    01:28
    Keep going!
  19. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  20. There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
    06:17
    There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
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