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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. School Questions
    05:51
    School Questions
  9. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  10. Introduction to the Twitchers
    05:50
    Introduction to the Twitchers
  11. A Dog with Nice Ears
    07:10
    A Dog with Nice Ears
  12. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  13. Sue's presentation
    11:34
    Sue's presentation
  14. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  15. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  16. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  17. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
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