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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. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  9. Questions from schools
    04:02
    Questions from schools
  10. 100 Words on Friendship
    01:14
    100 Words on Friendship
  11. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  12. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  13. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  14. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
    What are you favourite things about books?
  15. Sarah’s route into fiction
    07:16
    Sarah’s route into fiction
  16. Favourite book
    00:45
    Favourite book
  17. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
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