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Newton Farm Questions
In this clip Tom explains why and answers questions from the audience
  1. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  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. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  12. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  13. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  14. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  15. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  16. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  17. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  18. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  19. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  20. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
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