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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. Crackledawn
    02:08
    Crackledawn
  14. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  15. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  16. Questions from schools
    07:37
    Questions from schools
  17. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  18. Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
    06:54
    Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
  19. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  20. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  21. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  22. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
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