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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. Daisy on the Outer Line
    02:34
    Daisy on the Outer Line
  9. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  10. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  11. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  12. Storyboard
    03:26
    Storyboard
  13. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  14. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
  15. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
  16. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  17. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
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