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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. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  14. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  15. Orion Lost reading
    02:48
    Orion Lost reading
  16. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  17. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  18. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
  19. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  20. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  21. There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
    03:53
    There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
  22. Questions from schools
    06:40
    Questions from schools
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