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July 14, 2026 at 05:30 pm Reply

Sam

Hi, I'm 14 and I am writing a book. I don't really know what publishing agencies to use or how to get a lititory agent. Maybe you could tell me what you use or how to publish a book and get an agent to help me.

Thanks, Sam
July 14, 2026 at 05:52 pm Reply

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Hi, Sam,

When I was first writing, I was 12, and chose to send my work with a covering letter to a children's publisher -- in my case it was Scholastic Canada. If they like your work, they will purchase it from you, publish it, and pay you a percentage of the sales. That's how it worked for me. I don't know any agencies besides my own, which is in New York. You might go to your librarian and ask for a book on writers' markets. All publishers and agents are listed there. And I'd also deal with your own family, since you are what I used to be -- too young to sign contracts!

Good luck, Sam! -----Gordon Korman-----
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Hi, Sam,

When I was first writing, I was 12, and chose to send my work with a covering letter to a children's publisher -- in my case it was Scholastic Canada. If they like your work, they will purchase it from you, publish it, and pay you a percentage of the sales. That's how it worked for me. I don't know any agencies besides my own, which is in New York. You might go to your librarian and ask for a book on writers' markets. All publishers and agents are listed there. And I'd also deal with your own family, since you are what I used to be -- too young to sign contracts!

Good luck, Sam! -----Gordon Korman-----