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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. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  12. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  13. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  14. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  15. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  16. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  17. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  18. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  19. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  20. Cracking questions
    02:08
    Cracking questions
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