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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. 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. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  14. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  15. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
  16. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  17. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  18. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  19. Down Behind The Dustbin
    02:41
    Down Behind The Dustbin
  20. More questions
    01:42
    More questions
  21. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  22. Joyful Poetry
    00:53
    Joyful Poetry
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