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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?
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  3. Talking in class
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    Talking in class
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  4. Actor Vivian
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    Actor Vivian
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  5. Writing a story down
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    Writing a story down
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  6. Story build (part 1)
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    Story build (part 1)
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  7. Story build (part 2)
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  8. Vivian talks titles
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  9. Alfie Onion
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  10. Questions for Vivian
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    Questions for Vivian
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  11. Characters
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  12. Self-Defence
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    Self-Defence
  13. Daisy on the Outer Line
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    Daisy on the Outer Line
  14. How to Draw Granville's Body
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    How to Draw Granville's Body
  15. Reading from The Infinite
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    Reading from The Infinite
  16. Ideas
    03:35
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  17. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  18. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  19. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
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    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  20. Stories and puzzles
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