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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. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  9. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  10. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  11. Creating a Poem
    08:58
    Creating a Poem
  12. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  13. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  14. Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
    03:40
    Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
  15. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  16. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  17. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
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