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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. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. We are all storytellers
    05:27
    We are all storytellers
  12. Wizards of Once reading
    04:24
    Wizards of Once reading
  13. There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
    03:53
    There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
  14. Questions from schools
    07:37
    Questions from schools
  15. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  16. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  17. Sue's presentation
    11:34
    Sue's presentation
  18. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  19. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
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