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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. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  9. Sport brings us together
    02:36
    Sport brings us together
  10. Questions from schools
    05:40
    Questions from schools
  11. A Dog with Nice Ears
    07:10
    A Dog with Nice Ears
  12. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  13. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  14. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  15. Meeting the Wolf Queen
    02:20
    Meeting the Wolf Queen
  16. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  17. Authors Live with Ross Sayers
    31:15
    Authors Live with Ross Sayers
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