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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. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
    00:48
    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
  10. Twitch reading
    05:36
    Twitch reading
  11. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  12. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  13. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  14. A question from Blake
    01:15
    A question from Blake
  15. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  16. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  17. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  18. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
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