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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. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  9. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  10. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
    03:11
    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
  11. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  12. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  13. Room on the Broom in Scots
    08:13
    Room on the Broom in Scots
  14. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  15. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  16. Relationship Behaviour
    01:57
    Relationship Behaviour
  17. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
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