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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. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  10. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
    04:25
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
  11. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
  12. Questions from schools
    04:02
    Questions from schools
  13. How to draw a blobfish
    03:35
    How to draw a blobfish
  14. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  15. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  16. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
  17. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  18. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
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