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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. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  9. Sarah’s route into fiction
    07:16
    Sarah’s route into fiction
  10. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  11. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  12. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
  13. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  14. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  15. Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
    09:49
    Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
  16. Themes of The Infinite
    01:29
    Themes of The Infinite
  17. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
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