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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. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  3. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  4. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  5. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  6. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  7. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  8. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  9. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  12. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. D is for Dialogue
    03:04
    D is for Dialogue
  15. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  16. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  17. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  18. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
  19. How Catherine works
    00:59
    How Catherine works
  20. Respecting each other
    01:57
    Respecting each other
  21. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  22. School days
    03:57
    School days
  23. Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
    02:35
    Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
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