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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. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  12. Cracking questions
    02:08
    Cracking questions
  13. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  14. Creating a Poem
    08:58
    Creating a Poem
  15. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  16. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  17. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  18. Prez
    01:14
    Prez
  19. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  20. Cuiken Primary film
    03:02
    Cuiken Primary film
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