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How to be a writer
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Michael Morpurgo introduces himself and tells the audience, "Do not start on a story with an empty page".
  1. How to be a writer
    02:37
    How to be a writer
  2. Michael Morpurgo's secret
    03:21
    Michael Morpurgo's secret
  3. Sketch it out!
    02:37
    Sketch it out!
  4. Everything is cool!
    04:22
    Everything is cool!
  5. The Elephant in the Garden
    09:18
    The Elephant in the Garden
  6. Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
    07:16
    Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
  7. More Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
    08:33
    More Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
  8. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  9. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  10. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  11. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  12. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  13. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  14. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  15. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  16. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  17. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
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