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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. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  12. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  13. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  14. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
    What are you favourite things about books?
  15. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  16. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  17. We are all storytellers
    05:27
    We are all storytellers
  18. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  19. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  20. This is a democracy
    00:39
    This is a democracy
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