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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. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  11. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  12. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  13. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  14. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  15. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  16. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  17. This is a democracy
    00:39
    This is a democracy
  18. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  19. 100 Words on Friendship
    01:14
    100 Words on Friendship
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