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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. Bear Moves
    02:28
    Bear Moves
  15. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  16. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  17. Creating a Poem
    08:58
    Creating a Poem
  18. Down Behind The Dustbin
    02:41
    Down Behind The Dustbin
  19. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
  20. Draw Goldy the Gecko
    04:43
    Draw Goldy the Gecko
  21. The Crackledawn Dragon
    02:10
    The Crackledawn Dragon
  22. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  23. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
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