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July 26, 2025 at 11:57 pm Reply

Aidan

Hi there,

My name is Aidan, and I recently read your book, 'Mixed Up', and loved it. It was so well written and beautifully character-driven.

I am an aspiring writer myself and was wondering if you had any tips for me.

Thanks and all the best,

Aidan
July 27, 2025 at 02:42 am Reply

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Hi, Aidan,

Thanks for posting. I'm pleased to hear that MIXED UP went over so well with you.

Writing tips: The big one is planning. If you're going to say something well, you have to know in advance exactly what you want to convey. I plan my books very well before I write a single word of them. I don't know if it makes sense to you, but it works for me!

Good luck! -----Gordon Korman-----
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Hi, Aidan,

Thanks for posting. I'm pleased to hear that MIXED UP went over so well with you.

Writing tips: The big one is planning. If you're going to say something well, you have to know in advance exactly what you want to convey. I plan my books very well before I write a single word of them. I don't know if it makes sense to you, but it works for me!

Good luck! -----Gordon Korman-----