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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. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  12. Themes of The Infinite
    01:29
    Themes of The Infinite
  13. Comics
    04:26
    Comics
  14. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  15. A question from Freya.
    01:00
    A question from Freya.
  16. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  17. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
  18. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
  19. He Had a Little Sticker
    01:25
    He Had a Little Sticker
  20. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
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