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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. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  9. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  10. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  11. Joyful Poetry
    00:53
    Joyful Poetry
  12. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  13. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  14. I can do this!
    02:32
    I can do this!
  15. Dragonese
    01:19
    Dragonese
  16. Question time
    04:36
    Question time
  17. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
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