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Fan fiction of your life!
How much of Dean’s experiences are reflected in his book?
  1. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  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. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  12. Authors Live with Ross Sayers
    31:15
    Authors Live with Ross Sayers
  13. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  14. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  15. Hercules Song
    01:56
    Hercules Song
  16. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  17. Truth and Lies
    13:33
    Truth and Lies
  18. 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?
  19. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  20. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
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