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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. Bear Moves
    02:28
    Bear Moves
  9. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  10. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  11. Weather and climate
    00:56
    Weather and climate
  12. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  13. There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
    06:17
    There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
  14. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  15. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  16. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  17. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
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