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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. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Boogie Woogie Buggy
    01:41
    Boogie Woogie Buggy
  10. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  11. Feather reading
    06:20
    Feather reading
  12. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  13. Crackledawn
    02:08
    Crackledawn
  14. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
  15. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  16. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  17. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  18. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
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