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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. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  10. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
  11. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  12. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  13. Relationship Behaviour
    01:57
    Relationship Behaviour
  14. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  15. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  16. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  17. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  18. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
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