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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. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  11. Questions from schools
    07:37
    Questions from schools
  12. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  13. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  14. Introducing Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
  15. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  16. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  17. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
    06:17
    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  18. The World of the Wolf Queen
    04:14
    The World of the Wolf Queen
  19. Acting and Writing
    05:49
    Acting and Writing
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