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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. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  12. 100 Words on Friendship
    01:14
    100 Words on Friendship
  13. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
  14. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  15. How to draw a blobfish
    03:35
    How to draw a blobfish
  16. More questions for Sav
    02:00
    More questions for Sav
  17. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  18. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  19. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  20. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
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