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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. Questions from schools
    07:37
    Questions from schools
  9. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
  10. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  11. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  12. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  13. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  14. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  15. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  16. Themes of The Infinite
    01:29
    Themes of The Infinite
  17. Sport brings us together
    02:36
    Sport brings us together
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