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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. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  9. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  10. Going around gardens!
    03:12
    Going around gardens!
  11. Joyful Poetry
    00:53
    Joyful Poetry
  12. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  13. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  14. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  15. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  16. School Questions
    08:45
    School Questions
  17. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
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