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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. Scots
    01:14
    Scots
  3. Writing in Scots
    01:54
    Writing in Scots
  4. Minging!
    00:42
    Minging!
  5. Taking on Roald Dahl
    02:40
    Taking on Roald Dahl
  6. The right words
    02:22
    The right words
  7. Quentin Blake
    00:42
    Quentin Blake
  8. A reading in Scots
    02:35
    A reading in Scots
  9. Questions
    01:21
    Questions
  10. More questions
    03:14
    More questions
  11. Even more questions
    03:39
    Even more questions
  12. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  13. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  14. Scrapbooks and plans
    05:43
    Scrapbooks and plans
  15. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  16. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  17. One frame
    01:29
    One frame
  18. Read a long
    04:36
    Read a long
  19. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
  20. Questions from schools
    06:15
    Questions from schools
  21. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
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