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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. Family matters
    03:43
    Family matters
  3. Tips for budding authors
    02:37
    Tips for budding authors
  4. Man reads out loud!
    07:10
    Man reads out loud!
  5. Pause for thought
    04:47
    Pause for thought
  6. Hamish and the Never People
    06:03
    Hamish and the Never People
  7. Question me silly!
    09:48
    Question me silly!
  8. Draw Along
    10:16
    Draw Along
  9. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  10. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  11. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  12. Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
    09:49
    Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
  13. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  14. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  15. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
  16. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  17. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
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