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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. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  9. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  10. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  11. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  12. Where The Heart Should Be
    06:14
    Where The Heart Should Be
  13. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
  14. School Questions
    08:45
    School Questions
  15. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  16. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  17. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
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