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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. Ideas
    03:35
    Ideas
  10. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  11. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
  12. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  13. A question from Twitter
    01:07
    A question from Twitter
  14. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  15. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  16. Gil's bug hospital
    05:28
    Gil's bug hospital
  17. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  18. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
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