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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. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  3. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  4. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  5. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  6. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  7. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  8. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  9. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  12. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. Read a long
    04:36
    Read a long
  15. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  16. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  17. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  18. Sputnik
    00:55
    Sputnik
  19. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  20. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  21. Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
    05:38
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
  22. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  23. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
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