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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. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  10. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  11. Ideas
    03:35
    Ideas
  12. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  13. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
  14. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  15. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  16. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  17. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
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