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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. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  12. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  13. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  14. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
  15. Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
    02:35
    Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
  16. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  17. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  18. Drawing Bugbops
    10:18
    Drawing Bugbops
  19. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
  20. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
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