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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. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Writing the Twitchers
    05:00
    Writing the Twitchers
  14. Who is Josh Bell?
    01:03
    Who is Josh Bell?
  15. Cracking questions
    02:08
    Cracking questions
  16. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  17. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
  18. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  19. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  20. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  21. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
  22. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
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