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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 likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  12. This is a democracy
    00:39
    This is a democracy
  13. How to Draw Eric Dynamite
    08:33
    How to Draw Eric Dynamite
  14. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  15. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  16. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  17. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
  18. Questions from schools
    04:02
    Questions from schools
  19. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  20. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
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