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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. Questions from schools
    04:02
    Questions from schools
  9. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  10. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  11. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  12. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  13. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  14. Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
    00:48
    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
  15. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  16. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  17. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
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