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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. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  9. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  10. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  11. Dragonese
    01:19
    Dragonese
  12. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  13. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  14. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  15. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  16. Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
    06:44
    Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
  17. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
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