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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. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  3. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  4. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  5. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  6. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  7. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  8. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  9. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  12. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  15. Pets
    00:55
    Pets
  16. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  17. Truth and Lies
    13:33
    Truth and Lies
  18. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  19. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  20. Questions
    04:03
    Questions
  21. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  22. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  23. Cuiken Primary film
    03:02
    Cuiken Primary film
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