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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. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  9. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  10. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  11. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  12. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  13. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  14. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  15. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  16. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
    06:17
    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  17. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
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