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Book Introduction
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Nikesh talks about why he had written his book, The Boxer.
  1. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  2. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  3. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  4. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  5. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  6. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  7. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  8. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  9. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  10. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  11. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  12. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  13. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  14. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  15. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  16. I can do this!
    02:32
    I can do this!
  17. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
  18. Meeting the Wolf Queen
    02:20
    Meeting the Wolf Queen
  19. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  20. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  21. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
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