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Book Introduction
Nikesh talks about why he had written his book, The Boxer.
  1. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  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. How to draw a blobfish
    03:35
    How to draw a blobfish
  12. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  13. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  14. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  15. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  16. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  17. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  18. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  19. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  20. 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?
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