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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. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. S is for Scots
    03:30
    S is for Scots
  12. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  13. This is a democracy
    00:39
    This is a democracy
  14. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  15. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
  16. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  17. Draw Noi and his dad
    10:03
    Draw Noi and his dad
  18. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  19. Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
    03:40
    Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
  20. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
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