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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. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  9. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  10. Keep going!
    01:28
    Keep going!
  11. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  12. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  13. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  14. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  15. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  16. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  17. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
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