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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. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  12. The hero birds
    03:03
    The hero birds
  13. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  14. Daisy on the Outer Line
    02:34
    Daisy on the Outer Line
  15. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  16. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  17. How to Draw Granville's Body
    07:54
    How to Draw Granville's Body
  18. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  19. Keeping Up With Michael
    01:39
    Keeping Up With Michael
  20. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
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