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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. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  9. Joyful Poetry
    00:53
    Joyful Poetry
  10. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  11. Storyboard
    03:26
    Storyboard
  12. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  13. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  14. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  15. Room on the Broom in Scots
    08:13
    Room on the Broom in Scots
  16. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  17. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
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