I read Writing Magic when I was 9 years old, and that book, still one of my favorites and most read, fueled my passion for writing more than anything else. I remember being engrossed in your prompts, and I have never thrown away anything I've written because of the emphasis on that in your book. Writing Magic made me feel like I could be a writer, and that was and is so important to me. I'm writing to you now, at age 22, to thank you for giving me what I needed to express myself confidently at a young age. I just found out that I am a finalist in a short story contest which I entered recently - the first time this has happened for me - and I felt inspired to reflect on how I got here, which brought me back to Writing Magic. Thank you for your stories and for all you do to inspire others to tell theirs.
Matt King
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Matthew King
03/22/2023 -
21:18 -
City: Baldwinsville -
State: NY -
Country: United States
Hi, Ashley,
I'm so glad the workshops had such a big and positive effect on you. Thanks for letting me know, and CONGRATULATIONS!!! on finishing your novel! Best of luck with it and all your writing!
Gail
Dear Gail - you may not remember, but when I was a girl I participated in many writing workshops under your tutelage in Brewster, NY (around the years 1998-2000 or so). Your teachings and encouragement helped spawn a lifelong passion. I remain a serious student of the craft, and have just finished my first novel length manuscript. I wanted to thank you for the positive impact you had on the direction of my life, even if it was over two decades ago!
All the best,
Ashley Livingston
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Ashley Livingston
03/13/2023 -
13:11 -
City: Portland -
State: OR -
Country: United States
Dear Gail Carson Levine ,
I love all your books and I make sequels for everyone that I read in my mind because I'm not good at writing. I look forward to reading the next book.
Your admirer,
Chela.
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Chela
02/21/2023 -
23:18 -
City: Saint Marys -
State: GA -
Country: United States
Dear author of ella enchanted, i'm one of your fans. I realy like ella enchanted and i've recomended it to my friends. i belive you're very talented. i'm soon going to read ogre enchanted. i bet it's realy good.
from: Bryony constance sarrazin 6 years old
(transcribed by her mother from handprinted letter)
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Bryony Sarrazin
01/04/2023 -
13:27 -
City: Vancouver -
State: British Columbia -
Country: Canada
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I read Writing Magic when I was 9 years old, and that book, still one of my favorites and most read, fueled my passion for writing more than anything else. I remember being engrossed in your prompts, and I have never thrown away anything I've written because of the emphasis on that in your book. Writing Magic made me feel like I could be a writer, and that was and is so important to me. I'm writing to you now, at age 22, to thank you for giving me what I needed to express myself confidently at a young age. I just found out that I am a finalist in a short story contest which I entered recently - the first time this has happened for me - and I felt inspired to reflect on how I got here, which brought me back to Writing Magic. Thank you for your stories and for all you do to inspire others to tell theirs.
Matt King
I'm so glad the workshops had such a big and positive effect on you. Thanks for letting me know, and CONGRATULATIONS!!! on finishing your novel! Best of luck with it and all your writing!
Gail
All the best,
Ashley Livingston
I love all your books and I make sequels for everyone that I read in my mind because I'm not good at writing. I look forward to reading the next book.
Your admirer,
Chela.
from: Bryony constance sarrazin 6 years old
(transcribed by her mother from handprinted letter)