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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. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  3. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  4. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  5. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  6. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  7. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  8. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  9. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  12. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  15. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  16. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  17. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  18. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  19. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  20. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  21. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  22. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  23. Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
    02:35
    Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
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