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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. Authors Live with Ross Sayers
    31:15
    Authors Live with Ross Sayers
  12. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  13. Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
    06:54
    Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
  14. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  15. Writing Fiction
    01:29
    Writing Fiction
  16. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  17. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  18. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
  19. Creating a Poem
    08:58
    Creating a Poem
  20. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
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