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Writing historical fiction
How do you write about people who lived long ago?
  1. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  2. Introducing James
    01:39
    Introducing James
  3. How James got started
    03:33
    How James got started
  4. A pirate picture story
    10:15
    A pirate picture story
  5. Picturing Nessie
    04:01
    Picturing Nessie
  6. Q&A with James Mayhew
    11:26
    Q&A with James Mayhew
  7. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
  8. Introduction to the Twitchers
    05:50
    Introduction to the Twitchers
  9. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  10. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  11. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  12. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  13. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  14. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  15. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
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