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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. Wizards of Once reading
    04:24
    Wizards of Once reading
  10. Bear Moves
    02:28
    Bear Moves
  11. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  12. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  13. What's Sputnik up to?
    00:32
    What's Sputnik up to?
  14. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  15. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  16. Persistence
    01:24
    Persistence
  17. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  18. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
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