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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. Respecting each other
    01:57
    Respecting each other
  9. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
    05:18
    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
  10. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  11. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  12. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  13. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  14. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  15. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  16. Room on the Broom in Scots
    08:13
    Room on the Broom in Scots
  17. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
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