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A first science fiction novel
Which of his books does Alastair recommend young people should read first
  1. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  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. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  12. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  13. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  14. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
  15. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
  16. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
    04:25
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
  17. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
  18. Draw Noi and his dad
    10:03
    Draw Noi and his dad
  19. Feather reading
    06:20
    Feather reading
  20. Going around gardens!
    03:12
    Going around gardens!
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