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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. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  12. How to Draw Granville's Body
    07:54
    How to Draw Granville's Body
  13. A question from Twitter
    01:07
    A question from Twitter
  14. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  15. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  16. Introducing Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
  17. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  18. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  19. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  20. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
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