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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. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  12. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  13. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  14. 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?
  15. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  16. How to draw a blobfish
    03:35
    How to draw a blobfish
  17. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  18. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  19. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  20. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
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