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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. Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
    06:44
    Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
  9. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  10. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  11. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  12. How Catherine works
    00:59
    How Catherine works
  13. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  14. More questions
    01:42
    More questions
  15. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  16. Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
    09:49
    Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
  17. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
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