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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. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  9. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  10. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  11. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  12. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  13. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  14. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  15. Questions from schools
    07:37
    Questions from schools
  16. Room on the Broom in Scots
    08:13
    Room on the Broom in Scots
  17. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
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