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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. Gil's bug hospital
    05:28
    Gil's bug hospital
  9. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  10. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  11. Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
    02:35
    Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
  12. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  13. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  14. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  15. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  16. Hallowe'en in Scotland
    06:14
    Hallowe'en in Scotland
  17. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
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