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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. Writing the Twitchers
    05:00
    Writing the Twitchers
  12. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  13. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  14. Acting and Writing
    05:49
    Acting and Writing
  15. How to Draw Granville's Body
    07:54
    How to Draw Granville's Body
  16. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  17. Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
    03:08
    Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
  18. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  19. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  20. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
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