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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. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  14. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
  15. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  16. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
  17. A question from Twitter
    01:07
    A question from Twitter
  18. Acting and Writing
    05:49
    Acting and Writing
  19. Reading The Undefeated
    03:32
    Reading The Undefeated
  20. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
  21. Cracking questions
    02:08
    Cracking questions
  22. This is a democracy
    00:39
    This is a democracy
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