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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. Storyboard
    03:26
    Storyboard
  9. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  10. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  11. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  12. Ideas
    03:35
    Ideas
  13. How Books Start
    06:40
    How Books Start
  14. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  15. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  16. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  17. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
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