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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. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  9. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  10. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  11. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  12. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  13. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  14. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  15. Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
    06:54
    Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
  16. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  17. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
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