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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. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Ideas
    03:35
    Ideas
  12. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  13. Questions from schools
    07:37
    Questions from schools
  14. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  15. This is a democracy
    00:39
    This is a democracy
  16. Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
    09:49
    Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
  17. Draw Along
    10:16
    Draw Along
  18. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
  19. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  20. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
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