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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. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  12. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  13. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  14. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  15. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
  16. There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
    03:53
    There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
  17. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  18. Truth and Lies
    13:33
    Truth and Lies
  19. Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
    02:35
    Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
  20. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
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