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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. Reading The Undefeated
    03:32
    Reading The Undefeated
  9. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  10. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  11. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  12. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  13. Hallowe'en in Scotland
    06:14
    Hallowe'en in Scotland
  14. Questions
    04:03
    Questions
  15. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  16. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  17. Room on the Broom in Scots
    08:13
    Room on the Broom in Scots
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