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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. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  9. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  12. I can do this!
    02:32
    I can do this!
  13. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  14. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  15. Sarah’s route into fiction
    07:16
    Sarah’s route into fiction
  16. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  17. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
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