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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".
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    How to be a writer
  2. Michael Morpurgo's secret
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    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
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    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  9. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
  10. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  11. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  12. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  13. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  14. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  15. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  16. Relationship Counsellor
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    Relationship Counsellor
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    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
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