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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. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  9. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  10. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  11. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  12. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  13. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  14. Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
    00:48
    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
  15. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  16. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  17. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
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