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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. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  9. Sarah’s route into fiction
    07:16
    Sarah’s route into fiction
  10. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  11. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  12. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  13. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  14. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  15. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  16. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
  17. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
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