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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. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  12. Dragonese
    01:19
    Dragonese
  13. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  14. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  15. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  16. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  17. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
  18. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  19. Crackledawn
    02:08
    Crackledawn
  20. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
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