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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 from The Boy Who Made Monsters
    03:08
    Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
  9. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  10. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  11. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  12. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  13. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  14. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  15. Respecting each other
    01:57
    Respecting each other
  16. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  17. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
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