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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. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  9. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  10. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  11. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  12. Meeting the Wolf Queen
    02:20
    Meeting the Wolf Queen
  13. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  14. Truth and Lies
    13:33
    Truth and Lies
  15. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  16. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  17. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
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