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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. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
  13. Questions from schools
    06:15
    Questions from schools
  14. Introducing Sav Akyuz
    01:45
    Introducing Sav Akyuz
  15. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  16. There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
    03:53
    There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
  17. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  18. The Otherwhere Emporium reading
    04:21
    The Otherwhere Emporium reading
  19. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  20. The World of the Wolf Queen
    04:14
    The World of the Wolf Queen
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