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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. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  9. Sputnik
    00:55
    Sputnik
  10. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  11. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  12. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  13. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  14. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  15. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  16. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
  17. Hallowe'en in Scotland
    06:14
    Hallowe'en in Scotland
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