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February 3, 2026 at 03:41 am Reply

Connor Hense

Hello! I am a 13 year old currently working on writing a story of my own, and I have decided to contact you for feedback! It is only about 50 pages with an average of 2 pages per chapter (3 in some cases) but I am planning to expand chapter length in later drafts. Would you please read it? Thank you! When you respond, I will send a copy of it here.

Sincerely,

Connor Hense
February 3, 2026 at 04:41 pm Reply

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Sorry, Connor, but I have had to make it my policy not to read other people's work. For one thing, I am not an editor. But it's actually because I get so many requests that I would end up doing everyone's work except my own.

Find someone you trust to give you the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth about your work. A mom, an aunt or uncle, an older cousin, a special teacher. Hand over your work, if they'll read it for you. And listen to their praise/criticism.

I'm sorry to have to disappoint you, but I'm afraid I just don't have the time. Good luck with your story!

Regards, -----Gordon Korman-----
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Sorry, Connor, but I have had to make it my policy not to read other people's work. For one thing, I am not an editor. But it's actually because I get so many requests that I would end up doing everyone's work except my own.

Find someone you trust to give you the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth about your work. A mom, an aunt or uncle, an older cousin, a special teacher. Hand over your work, if they'll read it for you. And listen to their praise/criticism.

I'm sorry to have to disappoint you, but I'm afraid I just don't have the time. Good luck with your story!

Regards, -----Gordon Korman-----