How to Write
Michael Morpurgo, the author of War Horse, and Philip Pullman, writer of the His Dark Materials trilogy, reveal their inspiration and share the secrets of their writing.
Michael Morpurgo, the author of the novel War Horse on which Steven Spielberg's film from 2011 is based, is among the contributors to How to Write. Michael reveals the sources of his inspiration and the techniques he uses to 'just get the stupid thing down on paper'.
Philip Pullman, writer of the His Dark Materials trilogy, discusses the need for discipline, the importance of memory and how it is crucial to stand inside a scene and imagine what is seen and not seen.
Also taking part are poets Caroline Bird and Kate Clanchy, and novelists Rebecca Abrams and Charles Cummins. They are among a group of top authors gathered at Broughton Castle in Oxfordshire to share the secrets of creative writing with almost 400 young people.
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Top tips for young aspiring writers from author Rebecca Abrams
Duration: 02:31
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Philip Pullman on the fantastical parallel worlds in his novels
Duration: 05:19
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Author Michael Morpurgo on how he writes his stories
Duration: 06:20
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A poetry workshop using surroundings and settings as inspiration
Duration: 03:45
Broadcasts
- Thu 12 Jan 2012 05:00
- Thu 2 Feb 2012 05:00
- Fri 2 Mar 2012 05:30
- Fri 9 Mar 2012 05:00
- Wed 21 Mar 2012 05:00
- Fri 20 Apr 2012 04:00
- Fri 25 May 2012 05:30
- Thu 31 May 2012 05:00
- Thu 19 Jul 2012 05:00
- Thu 6 Sep 2012 05:30
- Fri 5 Oct 2012 04:00
- Fri 19 Oct 2012 04:00
- Thu 28 Feb 2013 05:00
- Wed 17 Apr 2013 04:00
- Fri 6 Sep 2013 04:25
- Tue 22 Oct 2013 04:00
- Fri 7 Mar 2014 04:00
- Tue 8 Jul 2014 04:00
- Tue 6 Jan 2015 04:00
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