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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. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Questions from schools
    07:37
    Questions from schools
  12. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  13. Reading The Undefeated
    03:32
    Reading The Undefeated
  14. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  15. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  16. Questions from schools
    05:40
    Questions from schools
  17. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  18. How to draw a cheetah
    07:21
    How to draw a cheetah
  19. Question time
    04:36
    Question time
  20. Weather and climate
    00:56
    Weather and climate
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