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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. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
  15. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  16. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  17. Cuiken Primary film
    03:02
    Cuiken Primary film
  18. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  19. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  20. School Questions
    05:51
    School Questions
  21. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  22. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
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