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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. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  8. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  9. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  10. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  11. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  12. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  13. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
  14. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  15. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  16. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
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