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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. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  9. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  10. Sue's presentation
    11:34
    Sue's presentation
  11. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  12. We are all storytellers
    05:27
    We are all storytellers
  13. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  14. Hercules Song
    01:56
    Hercules Song
  15. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  16. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  17. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
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