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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. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Health and Medicine
    04:36
    Health and Medicine
  12. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
  13. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
  14. The hero birds
    03:03
    The hero birds
  15. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
  16. Themes of The Infinite
    01:29
    Themes of The Infinite
  17. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  18. Cracking questions
    02:08
    Cracking questions
  19. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  20. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
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