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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. Down Behind The Dustbin
    02:41
    Down Behind The Dustbin
  12. Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
    03:40
    Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
  13. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  14. Introducing Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
  15. Draw Along
    10:16
    Draw Along
  16. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  17. The Crackledawn Dragon
    02:10
    The Crackledawn Dragon
  18. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
  19. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  20. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
    What are you favourite things about books?
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