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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. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  9. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  10. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  11. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  12. Down Behind The Dustbin
    02:41
    Down Behind The Dustbin
  13. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  14. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  15. School Questions
    08:45
    School Questions
  16. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  17. Draw Goldy the Gecko
    04:43
    Draw Goldy the Gecko
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