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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. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  9. How to draw emotions
    04:34
    How to draw emotions
  10. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  11. Questions from schools
    05:40
    Questions from schools
  12. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  13. Boogie Woogie Buggy
    01:41
    Boogie Woogie Buggy
  14. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  15. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  16. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  17. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
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