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January 13, 2026 at 08:29 pm Reply

Em

One of my favourite part of your writing is how you write most of your stories in first person, and thats what i'm here to ask about, I noticed that some of your past books are in past tense, did you just start writing in first person or did certain books or authors inspire you to write in first person.

Thank you for reading my message, have a nice day.
January 13, 2026 at 10:14 pm Reply

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Hi, Em,

Thanks for posting. I'm pleased that you enjoy my writing style.

I'm not sure if you mean first person or present tense. I like present tense, I also enjoy writing from different viewpoints, which is, of course, always first person. I find it gives a more rounded look at the story if it's told from more than a single perspective. I don't always use it, but I do prefer the technique.

When you write as much as I do (the next to come out, HYPERGIFTED, will be # 107!) you look for different techniques. First person present tense is my favorite.

Best regards, -----Gordon Korman-----
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Hi, Em,

Thanks for posting. I'm pleased that you enjoy my writing style.

I'm not sure if you mean first person or present tense. I like present tense, I also enjoy writing from different viewpoints, which is, of course, always first person. I find it gives a more rounded look at the story if it's told from more than a single perspective. I don't always use it, but I do prefer the technique.

When you write as much as I do (the next to come out, HYPERGIFTED, will be # 107!) you look for different techniques. First person present tense is my favorite.

Best regards, -----Gordon Korman-----