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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. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  9. Cuiken Primary film
    03:02
    Cuiken Primary film
  10. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  11. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  12. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  13. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  14. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  15. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  16. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
  17. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
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