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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. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  9. How to draw emotions
    04:34
    How to draw emotions
  10. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  11. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  12. McLean Primary eco projects
    02:44
    McLean Primary eco projects
  13. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  14. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  15. Writing the Twitchers
    05:00
    Writing the Twitchers
  16. Creating a Poem
    08:58
    Creating a Poem
  17. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
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