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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 are you really?
    01:06
    Who are you really?
  3. Darren Shan reads from Zom-B Underground
    07:50
    Darren Shan reads from Zom-B Underground
  4. A picky question about zombies
    01:15
    A picky question about zombies
  5. What about Dad?
    02:22
    What about Dad?
  6. A dark question about the night
    01:01
    A dark question about the night
  7. Books into film
    01:23
    Books into film
  8. How about a Zombie rising?
    01:00
    How about a Zombie rising?
  9. A question of influence
    01:07
    A question of influence
  10. Darren Shan reads the prologue from ZOM-B
    08:36
    Darren Shan reads the prologue from ZOM-B
  11. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  12. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  13. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  14. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  15. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  16. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  17. Writing the Twitchers
    05:00
    Writing the Twitchers
  18. How to draw a cheetah
    07:21
    How to draw a cheetah
  19. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  20. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
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