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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. Scots
    01:14
    Scots
  3. Writing in Scots
    01:54
    Writing in Scots
  4. Minging!
    00:42
    Minging!
  5. Taking on Roald Dahl
    02:40
    Taking on Roald Dahl
  6. The right words
    02:22
    The right words
  7. Quentin Blake
    00:42
    Quentin Blake
  8. A reading in Scots
    02:35
    A reading in Scots
  9. Questions
    01:21
    Questions
  10. More questions
    03:14
    More questions
  11. Even more questions
    03:39
    Even more questions
  12. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
  13. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  14. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  15. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
  16. No Breathing in Class
    04:08
    No Breathing in Class
  17. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  18. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  19. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  20. Reading The Undefeated
    03:32
    Reading The Undefeated
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