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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. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  12. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  13. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  14. Ideas
    03:35
    Ideas
  15. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  16. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  17. Read a long
    04:36
    Read a long
  18. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  19. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  20. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
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