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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. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
  10. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  11. How Books Start
    06:40
    How Books Start
  12. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  13. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  14. Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
    00:48
    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
  15. Keeping Up With Michael
    01:39
    Keeping Up With Michael
  16. Chat with Comic Artist Tanya Roberts
    02:48
    Chat with Comic Artist Tanya Roberts
  17. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  18. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
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