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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. Who is Josh Bell?
    01:03
    Who is Josh Bell?
  14. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  15. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  16. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  17. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  18. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  19. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  20. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  21. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  22. Respecting each other
    01:57
    Respecting each other
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