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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. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  9. Our Tower reading
    06:12
    Our Tower reading
  10. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  11. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  12. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
  13. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  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. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  16. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  17. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
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