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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. Eoin's little brothers
    05:02
    Eoin's little brothers
  3. Getting revenge on his brothers
    04:15
    Getting revenge on his brothers
  4. Pee! Pee! Pee!
    06:20
    Pee! Pee! Pee!
  5. Magic moments
    09:47
    Magic moments
  6. Q&A with Eoin Colfer
    05:40
    Q&A with Eoin Colfer
  7. More Q&A with Eoin Colfer
    04:23
    More Q&A with Eoin Colfer
  8. Questions from schools
    06:40
    Questions from schools
  9. How Catherine works
    00:59
    How Catherine works
  10. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  11. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  12. Reading The Undefeated
    03:32
    Reading The Undefeated
  13. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  14. Scrapbooks and plans
    05:43
    Scrapbooks and plans
  15. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  16. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  17. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
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