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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. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  9. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  10. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  11. Room on the Broom in Scots
    08:13
    Room on the Broom in Scots
  12. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  13. How to draw a blobfish
    03:35
    How to draw a blobfish
  14. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  15. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  16. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  17. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
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