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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. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
  12. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  13. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
    03:11
    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
  14. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  15. Our Tower reading
    06:12
    Our Tower reading
  16. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  17. Reading The Undefeated
    03:32
    Reading The Undefeated
  18. Keeping Up With Michael
    01:39
    Keeping Up With Michael
  19. There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
    03:53
    There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
  20. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
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