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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. Feather reading
    06:20
    Feather reading
  12. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  13. Questions from schools
    04:02
    Questions from schools
  14. Authors Live with Ross Sayers
    31:15
    Authors Live with Ross Sayers
  15. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  16. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  17. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  18. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  19. No Breathing in Class
    04:08
    No Breathing in Class
  20. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
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