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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. Ghosts of Heaven
    02:56
    Ghosts of Heaven
  3. Spirals and cave art
    02:59
    Spirals and cave art
  4. The beginning of writing
    01:47
    The beginning of writing
  5. The teenage brain
    05:51
    The teenage brain
  6. Writing realistically
    01:59
    Writing realistically
  7. Reading
    03:16
    Reading
  8. Into a dark cave
    01:36
    Into a dark cave
  9. Questions near
    05:54
    Questions near
  10. Questions far
    02:42
    Questions far
  11. Going around gardens!
    03:12
    Going around gardens!
  12. Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
    02:35
    Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
  13. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
  14. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  15. The Crackledawn Dragon
    02:10
    The Crackledawn Dragon
  16. Who is Josh Bell?
    01:03
    Who is Josh Bell?
  17. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  18. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
  19. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  20. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
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