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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. I can do this!
    02:32
    I can do this!
  9. Reading The Undefeated
    03:32
    Reading The Undefeated
  10. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  11. Room on the Broom in Scots
    08:13
    Room on the Broom in Scots
  12. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
  13. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  14. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
  15. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  16. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  17. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
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