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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. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  9. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  10. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  11. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  12. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  13. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  14. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  15. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  16. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  17. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
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