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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. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  12. Questions from schools
    05:40
    Questions from schools
  13. Questions from schools
    04:02
    Questions from schools
  14. Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
    09:49
    Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
  15. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  16. Boogie Woogie Buggy
    01:41
    Boogie Woogie Buggy
  17. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  18. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  19. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  20. The Otherwhere Emporium reading
    04:21
    The Otherwhere Emporium reading
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