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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. The Egyptian Empire
    16:39
    The Egyptian Empire
  3. The British Empire
    04:33
    The British Empire
  4. The World Wars
    07:23
    The World Wars
  5. Weird and Wonderful Inventors
    02:32
    Weird and Wonderful Inventors
  6. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  7. Crackledawn
    02:08
    Crackledawn
  8. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  9. Sarah’s route into fiction
    07:16
    Sarah’s route into fiction
  10. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  11. There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
    06:17
    There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
  12. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
    05:18
    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
  13. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  14. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  15. Gil's bug hospital
    05:28
    Gil's bug hospital
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