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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. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Introduction to the Twitchers
    05:50
    Introduction to the Twitchers
  10. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
  11. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  12. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  13. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  14. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  15. A bit of a read
    04:28
    A bit of a read
  16. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  17. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  18. He Had a Little Sticker
    01:25
    He Had a Little Sticker
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