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Themes of books
Tom discusses why he focuses on feelings and emotions in his books.
  1. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  12. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  13. Writing Fiction
    01:29
    Writing Fiction
  14. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
  15. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
  16. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  17. Sarah’s route into fiction
    07:16
    Sarah’s route into fiction
  18. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  19. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  20. Questions from schools
    06:06
    Questions from schools
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