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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. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  12. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  13. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  14. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  15. A question from Blake
    01:15
    A question from Blake
  16. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  17. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  18. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  19. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  20. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
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