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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. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  9. No Breathing in Class
    04:08
    No Breathing in Class
  10. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  11. Truth and Lies
    13:33
    Truth and Lies
  12. Draw Goldy the Gecko
    04:43
    Draw Goldy the Gecko
  13. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  14. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  15. Cracking questions
    02:08
    Cracking questions
  16. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  17. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
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