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Hi, Vyvian,

Thanks for posting. I’m pleased to hear that UNPLUGGED made such a big hit with you. As you can imagine, it was fun to write, too.

My process is something pretty strict. I work out a story in my mind, and then invent the characters that are going to bring the action to life. And I plan very carefully before I write down a single word. Yes, I can make changes, even substract or add events and people. But the main story must be there before I’ll even start. That calls for a lot of discipline, especially when you’re anxious to get your story onto paper. But believe me, it’s worth the wait. When you write, you know exactly what you want to say about any given moment, and you’re basically writing towards a ta-da ending. Believe me, for a writer like me, planning is everything.

Good luck. I’ll tell you what I tell all the young authors who contact me: I hope to be writing you a fan letter one day soon!

                                                 Best regards,                                                     —–Gordon Korman—–