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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. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  10. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  11. Themes of The Infinite
    01:29
    Themes of The Infinite
  12. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  13. Keep going!
    01:28
    Keep going!
  14. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  15. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  16. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  17. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
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