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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. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  9. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  10. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  11. McLean Primary eco projects
    02:44
    McLean Primary eco projects
  12. Bear Moves
    02:28
    Bear Moves
  13. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  14. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  15. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  16. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  17. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
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