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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. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  12. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  13. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
  14. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  15. How to draw a blobfish
    03:35
    How to draw a blobfish
  16. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  17. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  18. Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
    00:48
    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
  19. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  20. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
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