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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. Pets
    00:55
    Pets
  12. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  13. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  14. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  15. The Crackledawn Dragon
    02:10
    The Crackledawn Dragon
  16. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  17. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
    04:25
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
  18. This is a democracy
    00:39
    This is a democracy
  19. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
  20. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
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