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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 from Maddy Yip's guide to life
    09:49
    Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
  9. Persistence
    01:24
    Persistence
  10. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  11. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  12. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  13. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  14. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  15. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  16. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  17. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
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