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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. Dragonese
    01:19
    Dragonese
  12. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  13. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  14. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  15. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  16. Read a long
    04:36
    Read a long
  17. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  18. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  19. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  20. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
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