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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. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  9. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  10. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  11. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  12. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  13. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
  14. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  15. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  16. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  17. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
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