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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. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
  12. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  13. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  14. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  15. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  16. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  17. There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
    03:53
    There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
  18. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  19. S is for Scots
    03:30
    S is for Scots
  20. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
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