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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. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  9. Going around gardens!
    03:12
    Going around gardens!
  10. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
  11. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
  12. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  13. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  14. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  15. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  16. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  17. More questions for Sav
    02:00
    More questions for Sav
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