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Hi, Julian,

Merry Christmas, and thanks for posting! I’m pleased to hear that THE FORT made you want to go on to more of my books. I’m 100% honored to count you as a fan! (That’s RESTART, by the way.)

Your questions: Writing tips — read a lot, and write every day. A journal or diary, letters, notes to friends or even to yourself. Wtiting a lot helps you develop a facility with the use of language. And ALWAYS plan your work before you actually start to write. You can’t say anything well unless you know exactly what you want to say. And you can’t know that unless you plan.

OK? Thanks for your friendly letter. I appreciate your support for my work, and I hope you’ll continue to be a fan.

                                 Best regards,                                                 —–Gordon Korman—–