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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. Questions from schools
    06:40
    Questions from schools
  9. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  10. How to draw emotions
    04:34
    How to draw emotions
  11. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  12. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  13. Authors Live with Holly Bourne
    34:04
    Authors Live with Holly Bourne
  14. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  15. Hallowe'en in Scotland
    06:14
    Hallowe'en in Scotland
  16. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
  17. Reading The Undefeated
    03:32
    Reading The Undefeated
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