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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. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  9. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  10. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  11. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  12. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  13. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  14. A question from Twitter
    01:07
    A question from Twitter
  15. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  16. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
  17. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
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