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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. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  9. Sue's presentation
    11:34
    Sue's presentation
  10. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
  11. Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
    03:08
    Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
  12. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  13. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  14. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  15. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  16. There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
    06:17
    There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
  17. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
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