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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. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  14. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  15. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  16. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
    05:18
    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
  17. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  18. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  19. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  20. McLean Primary eco projects
    02:44
    McLean Primary eco projects
  21. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  22. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
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