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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. How to be a writer
    02:37
    How to be a writer
  3. Michael Morpurgo's secret
    03:21
    Michael Morpurgo's secret
  4. Sketch it out!
    02:37
    Sketch it out!
  5. Everything is cool!
    04:22
    Everything is cool!
  6. The Elephant in the Garden
    09:18
    The Elephant in the Garden
  7. Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
    07:16
    Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
  8. More Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
    08:33
    More Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
  9. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  10. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  11. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  12. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  13. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  14. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  15. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  16. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  17. Going around gardens!
    03:12
    Going around gardens!
  18. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
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