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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. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  9. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
  10. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  11. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
  12. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  13. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  14. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  15. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  16. Scrapbooks and plans
    05:43
    Scrapbooks and plans
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