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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. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  9. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  10. Joyful Poetry
    00:53
    Joyful Poetry
  11. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  12. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  13. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  14. School Questions
    08:45
    School Questions
  15. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  16. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  17. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
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