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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. Scots
    01:14
    Scots
  3. Writing in Scots
    01:54
    Writing in Scots
  4. Minging!
    00:42
    Minging!
  5. Taking on Roald Dahl
    02:40
    Taking on Roald Dahl
  6. The right words
    02:22
    The right words
  7. Quentin Blake
    00:42
    Quentin Blake
  8. A reading in Scots
    02:35
    A reading in Scots
  9. Questions
    01:21
    Questions
  10. More questions
    03:14
    More questions
  11. Even more questions
    03:39
    Even more questions
  12. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  13. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  14. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  15. How to draw a blobfish
    03:35
    How to draw a blobfish
  16. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
    03:11
    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
  17. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  18. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  19. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  20. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  21. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
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