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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. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  9. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  10. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  11. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  12. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  13. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  14. Sue's presentation
    11:34
    Sue's presentation
  15. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  16. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
  17. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
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