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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. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  9. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  10. Wizards of Once reading
    04:24
    Wizards of Once reading
  11. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  12. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  13. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  14. Questions from schools
    04:02
    Questions from schools
  15. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  16. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
  17. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
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