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How did you plan the structure of the novel?
Pupils want to know how Holly's own experiences help her writing.
  1. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  2. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
    06:17
    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  10. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
  11. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  12. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
  13. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  14. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  15. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
  16. Room on the Broom in Scots
    08:13
    Room on the Broom in Scots
  17. Wizards of Once reading
    04:24
    Wizards of Once reading
  18. Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
    00:48
    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
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