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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. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  10. How to draw a cheetah
    07:21
    How to draw a cheetah
  11. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  12. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  13. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  14. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
  15. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  16. No Breathing in Class
    04:08
    No Breathing in Class
  17. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
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