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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. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  9. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  10. Our Tower reading
    06:12
    Our Tower reading
  11. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
  12. More questions
    01:42
    More questions
  13. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  14. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  15. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  16. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  17. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
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