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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. Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
    05:38
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
  9. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  10. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  11. Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
    00:48
    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
  12. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  13. Discovering New Words
    03:16
    Discovering New Words
  14. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  15. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  16. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  17. More questions
    01:42
    More questions
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