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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. There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
    03:53
    There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
  9. A Dog with Nice Ears
    07:10
    A Dog with Nice Ears
  10. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  11. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  12. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  13. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  14. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  15. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  16. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  17. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
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