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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. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 1
    04:07
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 1
  12. How to draw emotions
    04:34
    How to draw emotions
  13. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  14. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  15. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  16. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  17. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  18. Questions from schools
    04:02
    Questions from schools
  19. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  20. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
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