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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. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  3. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  4. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  5. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  6. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  7. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  8. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  9. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  12. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  15. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  16. Introducing Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
  17. A bit of a read
    04:28
    A bit of a read
  18. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  19. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  20. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  21. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
  22. A question from Freya.
    01:00
    A question from Freya.
  23. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
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