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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. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  9. Questions from schools
    06:40
    Questions from schools
  10. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  11. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  12. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  13. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  14. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  15. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  16. No Breathing in Class
    04:08
    No Breathing in Class
  17. Creating a Poem
    08:58
    Creating a Poem
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