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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. The World of the Wolf Queen
    04:14
    The World of the Wolf Queen
  12. What's Sputnik up to?
    00:32
    What's Sputnik up to?
  13. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  14. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
  15. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
  16. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  17. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  18. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  19. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  20. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
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