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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. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  9. A Dog with Nice Ears
    07:10
    A Dog with Nice Ears
  10. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  11. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  12. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  13. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
  14. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  15. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  16. Down Behind The Dustbin
    02:41
    Down Behind The Dustbin
  17. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
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