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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. Drawing Bugbops
    10:18
    Drawing Bugbops
  9. A question from Twitter
    01:07
    A question from Twitter
  10. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
  11. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  12. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  13. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  14. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  15. Draw Goldy the Gecko
    04:43
    Draw Goldy the Gecko
  16. Creating a Poem
    08:58
    Creating a Poem
  17. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
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