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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. Bendy, bendy toothbrush
    03:49
    Bendy, bendy toothbrush
  3. Book titles
    03:49
    Book titles
  4. Going through the old photos
    06:17
    Going through the old photos
  5. Hand on the bridge
    02:21
    Hand on the bridge
  6. If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
    02:29
    If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
  7. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  8. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  9. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  10. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
  11. How Catherine works
    00:59
    How Catherine works
  12. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  13. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  14. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  15. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  16. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
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