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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. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  3. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  4. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  5. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  6. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  7. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  8. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  9. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  12. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
    03:40
    Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
  15. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  16. The Undefeated
    01:19
    The Undefeated
  17. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  18. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  19. Questions
    04:03
    Questions
  20. 100 Words on Friendship
    01:14
    100 Words on Friendship
  21. Stories are people
    01:59
    Stories are people
  22. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  23. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
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