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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. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  14. How to draw a blobfish
    03:35
    How to draw a blobfish
  15. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  16. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
  17. Writing Fiction
    01:29
    Writing Fiction
  18. Joyful Poetry
    00:53
    Joyful Poetry
  19. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  20. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  21. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  22. Down Behind The Dustbin
    02:41
    Down Behind The Dustbin
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