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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. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  3. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  4. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  5. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  6. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  7. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  8. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  9. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  12. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. Twitch reading
    05:36
    Twitch reading
  15. Bear Moves
    02:28
    Bear Moves
  16. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  17. My Heart
    01:52
    My Heart
  18. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 1
    04:07
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 1
  19. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  20. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  21. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  22. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  23. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
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