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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. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
  12. Wizards of Once reading
    04:24
    Wizards of Once reading
  13. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  14. Room on the Broom in Scots
    08:13
    Room on the Broom in Scots
  15. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  16. Feather reading
    06:20
    Feather reading
  17. Weather and climate
    00:56
    Weather and climate
  18. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  19. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  20. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
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