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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. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  12. Cracking questions
    02:08
    Cracking questions
  13. Discovering New Words
    03:16
    Discovering New Words
  14. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  15. Writing Fiction
    01:29
    Writing Fiction
  16. How to Draw Granville's Body
    07:54
    How to Draw Granville's Body
  17. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  18. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  19. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
  20. The Otherwhere Emporium reading
    04:21
    The Otherwhere Emporium reading
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