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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. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  9. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  10. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  11. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  12. The Crackledawn Dragon
    02:10
    The Crackledawn Dragon
  13. Sarah’s route into fiction
    07:16
    Sarah’s route into fiction
  14. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  15. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  16. How Catherine works
    00:59
    How Catherine works
  17. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
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