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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. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  9. Twitch reading
    05:36
    Twitch reading
  10. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  11. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  12. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  13. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  14. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  15. Creating a Poem
    08:58
    Creating a Poem
  16. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  17. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
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