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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. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  10. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  13. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  14. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
    What are you favourite things about books?
  15. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  16. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  17. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
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