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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. Family matters
    03:43
    Family matters
  3. Tips for budding authors
    02:37
    Tips for budding authors
  4. Man reads out loud!
    07:10
    Man reads out loud!
  5. Pause for thought
    04:47
    Pause for thought
  6. Hamish and the Never People
    06:03
    Hamish and the Never People
  7. Question me silly!
    09:48
    Question me silly!
  8. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
  9. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  10. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  11. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  12. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  13. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  14. More questions for Sav
    02:00
    More questions for Sav
  15. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  16. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  17. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
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