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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
    04:03
    Questions
  9. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
  10. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  11. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  12. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  13. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  14. Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
    09:49
    Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
  15. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  16. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  17. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
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