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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. Acting and Writing
    05:49
    Acting and Writing
  9. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  10. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  11. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  12. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  13. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  14. Hallowe'en in Scotland
    06:14
    Hallowe'en in Scotland
  15. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  16. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
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