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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. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  12. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  13. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
  14. Weather and climate
    00:56
    Weather and climate
  15. How Books Start
    06:40
    How Books Start
  16. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  17. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  18. More Cookie Books
    01:04
    More Cookie Books
  19. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
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