[vanillagorilla]

yo gordon

 

 

 

do ya got any new books being made?

VG,

Lots, but I work on one at a time, and I never give advance info. That is, except for HYPERGIFTED, coming in Jan. 2026, because SO many readers asked about it. Otherwise, it's better to wait and see what comes up.                           --GK--

[vanillagorilla]

hey gordon,

 

Who edits your books?

also, how long does it take to edit it?

 

Thanks, VanillaGorilla

All my manuscripts are edited by professional editors who are assigned to my work by the company that publishes the books -- I have a few publishers. And I have no idea how long it takes. I like to think my manuscripts are pretty clean when they're handed in, so it shouldn't take too long. But, of course, a busy publisher is working on more than one book at a time.        --GK--

[Esperance Wilondja]

Hi Mr gordon I am writing a book and i was wondering if u could check it out and give me tips and tricks (I am 13)

Hi, Esperance,

Thanks for posting. Congratulations on starting a book! It's an exciting enterprise!

I'm afraid I've had to make it my policy not to read other people's work. I get so many requests that I would be doing someone else's writing, and neglecting my own, which is what I do for a living. I suggest that you choose someone you trust -- a parent, aunt or uncle, or cousin, or a trusted teacher -- and ask for advice there.

I do offer basic advice, though. The main thing is planning. You can't say anything properly unless you plan it carefully first. That's my secret. I never put down a single word until my story is well-planned. Yes, you can make changes, even add and subtact people and events. But your basic story and setting and characters must be solid before you start. And you need always to be writing toward your ending. Basically the rule is to know what you're going to write about, and then write it!

Good luck to you, Esperance!                                                                -----Gordon Korman-----