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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. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  12. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  13. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  14. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  15. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  16. There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
    06:17
    There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
  17. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  18. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  19. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  20. School Questions
    05:51
    School Questions
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