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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. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
    05:18
    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
  9. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  10. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  11. How to Draw Granville's Body
    07:54
    How to Draw Granville's Body
  12. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  13. Read a long
    04:36
    Read a long
  14. Our Tower reading
    06:12
    Our Tower reading
  15. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  16. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
  17. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
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