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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. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
  9. Down Behind The Dustbin
    02:41
    Down Behind The Dustbin
  10. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  11. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  12. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  13. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  14. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  15. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  16. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  17. Hercules Song
    01:56
    Hercules Song
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