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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. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
    09:49
    Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
  12. No Breathing in Class
    04:08
    No Breathing in Class
  13. Persistence
    01:24
    Persistence
  14. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
  15. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  16. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  17. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  18. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  19. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  20. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
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