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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. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  12. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  13. School days
    03:57
    School days
  14. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
  15. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  16. My Heart
    01:52
    My Heart
  17. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  18. Questions from schools
    06:15
    Questions from schools
  19. Authors Live with Holly Bourne
    34:04
    Authors Live with Holly Bourne
  20. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
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