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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. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  14. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  15. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  16. Orion Lost reading
    02:48
    Orion Lost reading
  17. S is for Scots
    03:30
    S is for Scots
  18. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  19. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  20. A bit of a read
    04:28
    A bit of a read
  21. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
  22. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
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