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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. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  9. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  10. A question from Blake
    01:15
    A question from Blake
  11. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  12. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  13. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  14. Questions from schools
    06:15
    Questions from schools
  15. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  16. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  17. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
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