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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. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  9. Going around gardens!
    03:12
    Going around gardens!
  10. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  11. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  12. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  13. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  14. Question time
    04:36
    Question time
  15. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  16. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
  17. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
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