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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. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  9. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  10. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  11. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  12. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  13. What's Sputnik up to?
    00:32
    What's Sputnik up to?
  14. Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
    03:40
    Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
  15. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  16. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  17. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
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