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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. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  9. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  10. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  11. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
  12. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  13. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  14. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  15. Ideas
    03:35
    Ideas
  16. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  17. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
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