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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. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  9. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  10. Health and Medicine
    04:36
    Health and Medicine
  11. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  12. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  13. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  14. Cracking questions
    02:08
    Cracking questions
  15. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  16. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  17. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
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