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Social media and influencers
Alan gives his thoughts on the pros and cons of the social media age.
  1. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  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. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  12. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  13. Draw Along
    10:16
    Draw Along
  14. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
    What are you favourite things about books?
  15. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  16. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  17. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  18. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  19. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  20. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
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