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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. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  9. A bit of a read
    04:28
    A bit of a read
  10. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  11. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  12. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  13. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  14. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  15. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  16. Persistence
    01:24
    Persistence
  17. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
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