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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. Introduction to the Twitchers
    05:50
    Introduction to the Twitchers
  9. Stories are people
    01:59
    Stories are people
  10. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  11. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  12. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  13. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  14. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  15. How to Draw Granville's Body
    07:54
    How to Draw Granville's Body
  16. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  17. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
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