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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. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  9. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  10. Storyboard
    03:26
    Storyboard
  11. Favourite book
    00:45
    Favourite book
  12. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  13. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  14. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  15. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  16. Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
    06:44
    Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
  17. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
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