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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. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  10. My Heart
    01:52
    My Heart
  11. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  12. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  13. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  14. Meeting the Wolf Queen
    02:20
    Meeting the Wolf Queen
  15. Scrapbooks and plans
    05:43
    Scrapbooks and plans
  16. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  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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