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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. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  10. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
  11. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  12. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  13. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  14. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  15. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  16. Daisy on the Outer Line
    02:34
    Daisy on the Outer Line
  17. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  18. Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
    03:40
    Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
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