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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. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  10. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  11. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  12. Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
    03:40
    Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
  13. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  14. Ideas
    03:35
    Ideas
  15. How to draw a blobfish
    03:35
    How to draw a blobfish
  16. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  17. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  18. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
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