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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. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  11. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  12. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  13. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  14. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  15. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  16. We are all storytellers
    05:27
    We are all storytellers
  17. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  18. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  19. No Breathing in Class
    04:08
    No Breathing in Class
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