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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. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  12. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  13. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  14. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  15. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  16. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  17. Writing Fiction
    01:29
    Writing Fiction
  18. The Undefeated
    01:19
    The Undefeated
  19. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  20. More Cookie Books
    01:04
    More Cookie Books
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