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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. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  9. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  10. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
    What are you favourite things about books?
  11. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  12. The hero birds
    03:03
    The hero birds
  13. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  14. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
  15. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  16. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  17. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
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