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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. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  12. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  13. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  14. How to draw emotions
    04:34
    How to draw emotions
  15. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  16. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  17. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  18. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  19. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  20. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
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