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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. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  9. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  12. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  13. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  14. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  15. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  16. Respecting each other
    01:57
    Respecting each other
  17. A Dog with Nice Ears
    07:10
    A Dog with Nice Ears
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