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September 9, 2023 at 11:14 pm Reply

Brady Glasgow

Dear Mr. Korman,

Hi! I’ve written to you a few times before (I asked you about Juvie 3 2?), even have a few of your books: Superteacher project, Game on, and my personal favourite, Mixed up. but this time I’m writing for a different reason. I writing my own book, but I can’t seem to make my chapters long enough. Any tips? Or just any tips on writing books in general. If so, please reply. Anything will help. Thank you so much. 📚

one of your biggest fans, Brady
September 10, 2023 at 04:42 am Reply

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Hi, Brady,

One of the most successful novelists ever, Dan Brown, writes chapters that often barely cover 2 pages. Length isn't the real issue, is it? It's probably content. And that usually means you haven't planned carefully enough before starting to write. If you've planned, and if there's enough of a story to write about, you won't have any problems writing enough. Believe me when I tell you that advance planning is everything!

Good luck! I hope to be writing you a fan letter one day! -----Gordon Korman-----
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Hi, Brady,

One of the most successful novelists ever, Dan Brown, writes chapters that often barely cover 2 pages. Length isn't the real issue, is it? It's probably content. And that usually means you haven't planned carefully enough before starting to write. If you've planned, and if there's enough of a story to write about, you won't have any problems writing enough. Believe me when I tell you that advance planning is everything!

Good luck! I hope to be writing you a fan letter one day! -----Gordon Korman-----
September 12, 2023 at 03:47 am Reply

Brady

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Dear Mr. Korman,

thank you for writing me back! Your advice is very helpful.

Brady
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Dear Mr. Korman,

thank you for writing me back! Your advice is very helpful.

Brady