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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. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
    02:35
    Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
  12. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
  13. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  14. Keep going!
    01:28
    Keep going!
  15. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  16. Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
    09:49
    Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
  17. Draw Goldy the Gecko
    04:43
    Draw Goldy the Gecko
  18. There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
    03:53
    There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
  19. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  20. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
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