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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. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  9. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  10. School Questions
    05:51
    School Questions
  11. Draw Goldy the Gecko
    04:43
    Draw Goldy the Gecko
  12. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  13. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  14. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  15. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  16. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  17. Questions from schools
    06:06
    Questions from schools
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