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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. How to Draw Granville's Body
    07:54
    How to Draw Granville's Body
  9. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  10. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  11. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  12. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  13. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  14. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  15. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  16. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  17. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
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