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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. Orion Lost reading
    02:48
    Orion Lost reading
  11. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  12. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  13. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  14. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  15. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  16. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  17. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  18. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  19. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
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