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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. 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. Bear Moves
    02:28
    Bear Moves
  12. Writing the Twitchers
    05:00
    Writing the Twitchers
  13. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  14. Questions from schools
    06:15
    Questions from schools
  15. Hallowe'en in Scotland
    06:14
    Hallowe'en in Scotland
  16. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  17. Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
    02:35
    Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
  18. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  19. Room on the Broom in Scots
    08:13
    Room on the Broom in Scots
  20. How Catherine works
    00:59
    How Catherine works
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