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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. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  14. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  15. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  16. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  17. Our Tower reading
    06:12
    Our Tower reading
  18. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
  19. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  20. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
  21. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  22. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
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