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Hi, Eric,

Thanks for posting and for your support for my books. And congratulations on completing a manuscript that you seem to have faith in.

Eric, I’ve had to make it my policy not to read other people’s work. I get so many requests that it would be taking time away from my own work, and I can’t be doing that. My advice to you is to pick someone you trust to give you the real goods — a close friend, a favorite teacher, a parent or sibling, an aunt or neighbor — and ask them to read your manuscript and comment on it.

Then, if you have something everyone really likes, go to your public library and find a reference book on writers’ markets. All publishers will be listed there, as well as all literary agencies.

And loads of good luck, Eric! I promise to write you a fan letter on publication!

                                                                                                             —–Gordon Korman—–