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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. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  15. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  16. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
    03:11
    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
  17. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  18. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  19. The hero birds
    03:03
    The hero birds
  20. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  21. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  22. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
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