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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. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  9. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  10. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  11. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  12. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  13. Orion Lost reading
    02:48
    Orion Lost reading
  14. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  15. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  16. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  17. Cracking questions
    02:08
    Cracking questions
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