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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. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  9. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  10. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  11. How Books Start
    06:40
    How Books Start
  12. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  13. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  14. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  15. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  16. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  17. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
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