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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. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  9. School days
    03:57
    School days
  10. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
  11. Draw Goldy the Gecko
    04:43
    Draw Goldy the Gecko
  12. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  13. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  14. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  15. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
  16. Creating a Poem
    08:58
    Creating a Poem
  17. Slugs and Brain Pâté
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    Slugs and Brain Pâté
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