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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. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  3. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  4. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  5. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  6. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  7. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  8. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  9. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  12. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  15. This is a democracy
    00:39
    This is a democracy
  16. Twitch reading
    05:36
    Twitch reading
  17. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  18. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  19. Dragonese
    01:19
    Dragonese
  20. Favourite book
    00:45
    Favourite book
  21. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  22. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  23. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
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