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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 question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  9. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  10. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  11. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  12. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  13. Daisy on the Outer Line
    02:34
    Daisy on the Outer Line
  14. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  15. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  16. Bear Moves
    02:28
    Bear Moves
  17. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
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