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Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
Alastair talks about his writing and gives some advice to aspiring writers.
  1. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  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. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  12. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
  13. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  14. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  15. Questions from schools
    06:40
    Questions from schools
  16. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  17. There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
    06:17
    There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
  18. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  19. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  20. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
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