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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. Stories are people
    01:59
    Stories are people
  9. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  10. No Breathing in Class
    04:08
    No Breathing in Class
  11. Sport brings us together
    02:36
    Sport brings us together
  12. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  13. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  14. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  15. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  16. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  17. How Catherine works
    00:59
    How Catherine works
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