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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. How to be a writer
    02:37
    How to be a writer
  3. Michael Morpurgo's secret
    03:21
    Michael Morpurgo's secret
  4. Sketch it out!
    02:37
    Sketch it out!
  5. Everything is cool!
    04:22
    Everything is cool!
  6. The Elephant in the Garden
    09:18
    The Elephant in the Garden
  7. Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
    07:16
    Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
  8. More Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
    08:33
    More Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
  9. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  10. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  11. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  12. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  13. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
  14. Sport brings us together
    02:36
    Sport brings us together
  15. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
  16. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  17. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  18. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
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