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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. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
  14. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  15. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  16. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
  17. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  18. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  19. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  20. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  21. More Cookie Books
    01:04
    More Cookie Books
  22. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
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