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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. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  9. What's Sputnik up to?
    00:32
    What's Sputnik up to?
  10. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  11. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  12. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  13. Questions from schools
    06:15
    Questions from schools
  14. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  15. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  16. Keeping Up With Michael
    01:39
    Keeping Up With Michael
  17. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
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