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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. I can do this!
    02:32
    I can do this!
  12. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  13. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  14. This is a democracy
    00:39
    This is a democracy
  15. How Catherine works
    00:59
    How Catherine works
  16. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  17. One frame
    01:29
    One frame
  18. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
  19. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
  20. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
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