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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. The Egyptian Empire
    16:39
    The Egyptian Empire
  3. The British Empire
    04:33
    The British Empire
  4. The World Wars
    07:23
    The World Wars
  5. Weird and Wonderful Inventors
    02:32
    Weird and Wonderful Inventors
  6. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  7. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  8. Stories are people
    01:59
    Stories are people
  9. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  10. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  11. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  12. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  13. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  14. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  15. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
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