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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. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Introduction to the Twitchers
    05:50
    Introduction to the Twitchers
  10. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  11. The hero birds
    03:03
    The hero birds
  12. Themes of The Infinite
    01:29
    Themes of The Infinite
  13. Question time
    04:36
    Question time
  14. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  15. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
  16. Going around gardens!
    03:12
    Going around gardens!
  17. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
  18. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
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