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Introducing us to new historical figures
Catherine discusses discovering some of history's amazing, less well known figures.
  1. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  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. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  12. Questions from schools
    05:40
    Questions from schools
  13. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  14. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  15. Question time
    04:36
    Question time
  16. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
  17. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  18. I can do this!
    02:32
    I can do this!
  19. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  20. Prez
    01:14
    Prez
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