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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. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
  9. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  10. McLean Primary eco projects
    02:44
    McLean Primary eco projects
  11. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  12. Joyful Poetry
    00:53
    Joyful Poetry
  13. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  14. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  15. Questions from schools
    06:06
    Questions from schools
  16. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  17. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
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