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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. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  9. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  10. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  11. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
  12. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  13. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  14. Favourite book
    00:45
    Favourite book
  15. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  16. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  17. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
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