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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. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  10. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  11. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  12. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  13. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  14. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  15. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  16. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  17. Introduction to the Twitchers
    05:50
    Introduction to the Twitchers
  18. We are all storytellers
    05:27
    We are all storytellers
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