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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. Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
    08:03
    Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
  3. Katie Morag and Cbeebies
    06:17
    Katie Morag and Cbeebies
  4. Ideas for stories
    02:10
    Ideas for stories
  5. The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
    13:05
    The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
  6. Questions from the audience
    06:23
    Questions from the audience
  7. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  8. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  9. Hallowe'en in Scotland
    06:14
    Hallowe'en in Scotland
  10. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  11. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  12. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  13. How to draw a cheetah
    07:21
    How to draw a cheetah
  14. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  15. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  16. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
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