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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. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  9. Weather and climate
    00:56
    Weather and climate
  10. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  11. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  12. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  13. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  14. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  15. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  16. Down Behind The Dustbin
    02:41
    Down Behind The Dustbin
  17. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
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