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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. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  9. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  10. Drawing Bugbops
    10:18
    Drawing Bugbops
  11. Scrapbooks and plans
    05:43
    Scrapbooks and plans
  12. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  13. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
  14. School Questions
    08:45
    School Questions
  15. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  16. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  17. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
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