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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. Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
    08:03
    Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
  3. Katie Morag and Cbeebies
    06:17
    Katie Morag and Cbeebies
  4. Ideas for stories
    02:10
    Ideas for stories
  5. The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
    13:05
    The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
  6. Questions from the audience
    06:23
    Questions from the audience
  7. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  8. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  9. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  10. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
    03:11
    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
  11. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  12. Daisy on the Outer Line
    02:34
    Daisy on the Outer Line
  13. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  14. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  15. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  16. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
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