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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. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  14. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  15. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  16. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  17. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  18. Respecting each other
    01:57
    Respecting each other
  19. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
  20. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  21. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  22. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
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