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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. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  12. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  13. Favourite book
    00:45
    Favourite book
  14. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  15. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  16. School days
    03:57
    School days
  17. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  18. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  19. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  20. Reading The Undefeated
    03:32
    Reading The Undefeated
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