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June 18, 2025 at 01:16 pm Reply

Allyson

Hi,

My name is Allyson and I am going into 9th grade. I started writing a book in 6th grade but it’s still a work in progress. Do you have any advice for young writers? I also really want to publish my book so, I would like it to be good. Also, how do you figure out titles for your books? That’s something that I find difficult. Oh, also, how do you know if you should make it a series or not?

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Allyson
June 19, 2025 at 11:37 am Reply

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Hi,Allyson,

Welcome, fellow-writer! Advice: always plan your story completely before you start to write.That's so you never get lost while writing, and so you know what you're trying to say at all times. The title should occur to you during the writing process. If it doesn't, publishers and editors are great at that sort of thing. As for making it a series, my advice is make it a book first. If it should become a series, you'll know when it's done.

And good luck! -----Gordon Korman-----
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Hi,Allyson,

Welcome, fellow-writer! Advice: always plan your story completely before you start to write.That's so you never get lost while writing, and so you know what you're trying to say at all times. The title should occur to you during the writing process. If it doesn't, publishers and editors are great at that sort of thing. As for making it a series, my advice is make it a book first. If it should become a series, you'll know when it's done.

And good luck! -----Gordon Korman-----