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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. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  12. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  13. A Dog with Nice Ears
    07:10
    A Dog with Nice Ears
  14. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  15. Draw Noi and his dad
    10:03
    Draw Noi and his dad
  16. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  17. How Books Start
    06:40
    How Books Start
  18. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  19. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  20. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
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