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February 7, 2026 at 01:05 am Reply

Luke

Hi Mr. Korman, I am a14 year old football player, I know you don't do sports much. But I know life can feel like a competion. How do you stay motivated when you work or write a book?

Thanks
February 7, 2026 at 03:00 am Reply

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Hi, Luke,

Thanks for posting. You're right. I don't play much football, but I sure do write about it -- it's my all-time favorite sport. Try my Y/A book called POP.

How to stay motivated? Do something you're REALLY interested it and you won't have any problem sticking with it. PLUS, of course, the fact that writing is what I do for a living, and putting three kids through college is what I do as a Dad -- responsibility is a whole lot of motivation too!

Thanks again! -----Gordon Korman-----
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Hi, Luke,

Thanks for posting. You're right. I don't play much football, but I sure do write about it -- it's my all-time favorite sport. Try my Y/A book called POP.

How to stay motivated? Do something you're REALLY interested it and you won't have any problem sticking with it. PLUS, of course, the fact that writing is what I do for a living, and putting three kids through college is what I do as a Dad -- responsibility is a whole lot of motivation too!

Thanks again! -----Gordon Korman-----