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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. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  14. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  15. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  16. Ideas
    03:35
    Ideas
  17. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  18. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
  19. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  20. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  21. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  22. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
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