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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. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  11. Persistence
    01:24
    Persistence
  12. Where The Heart Should Be
    06:14
    Where The Heart Should Be
  13. Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
    03:08
    Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
  14. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  15. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
  16. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  17. Writing the Twitchers
    05:00
    Writing the Twitchers
  18. Introducing Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
  19. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
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