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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. Ghosts of Heaven
    02:56
    Ghosts of Heaven
  3. Spirals and cave art
    02:59
    Spirals and cave art
  4. The beginning of writing
    01:47
    The beginning of writing
  5. The teenage brain
    05:51
    The teenage brain
  6. Writing realistically
    01:59
    Writing realistically
  7. Reading
    03:16
    Reading
  8. Into a dark cave
    01:36
    Into a dark cave
  9. Questions near
    05:54
    Questions near
  10. Questions far
    02:42
    Questions far
  11. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  12. McLean Primary eco projects
    02:44
    McLean Primary eco projects
  13. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
  14. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  15. I can do this!
    02:32
    I can do this!
  16. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  17. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  18. More questions
    01:42
    More questions
  19. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  20. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
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