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Q&A ‘Grown-ups are children, even though they might forget or deny it’ Michael Morpurgo on writing, childhood and taking risks. By Michael Morpurgo 9 minute read
Q&A ‘Self-belief can make amazing things happen’ What do Bram Stoker, Roald Dahl and Paul Beatty have in common? They all fuelled Amy Kean's imagination. By Amy Kean 4 minute read
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Q&A How a writer gets down to business How to plot a chapter, be mortal, and have a job you love. By Sheila Parry 5 minute read
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