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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. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
  12. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  13. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  14. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  15. Working in Comics
    01:09
    Working in Comics
  16. Questions from schools
    06:06
    Questions from schools
  17. Prez
    01:14
    Prez
  18. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  19. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  20. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
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