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All these questions - it's too much to answer individually so I'll post it all here :D
The autograph is authentic, and it came with a sticker on the back to show it was. The other stuff was preprinted.

The FAQs were:
Which character is your favourite?
Harry, although I believe I am unusual in this,Ron is generally more popular (I love him too, though). Now that I have finished writing the books, the character I would most like to meet for dinner is Dumbledore. We would have a lot to discuss, and I would love his advice; I think that everyone would like a Dumbledore in their lives.

Where do you get your ideas?
I wish I knew where ideas came from, because I would go and live there. It is a mystery to me where it all comes from, but I'm quite pleased I don't know; it might spoil the fun if I did.

Where do you get the names?
I collect unusual names; I have got them from maps (Snape and Dursley), saints (Hedwig) and war memorials (Lockhart). Some of the names in the book mean something - Dumbledore is an old English word for 'bumble bee', and I gave it to Dumbledore because I imagine him humming to himself a lot. I also invent names; Malfoy, Flitwick and Quidditch are all made up.

Will there ever be another Harry Potter novel?
I have always refused to say 'never' to this question, because I think it would be foolish to rule out something I might want to do in a few years time. however, I have no immediate plans to write another novel, and I do think that I have rounded off Harry's story int he seven published books.

What about the Encyclopaedia?
For a long time I have been promising an Encyclopaedia of Harry's world, and I have started work on this now. It is likely to be a time-consuming job, but when finished I shall donate all royalties to charity.

What are you writing now?
I am working on another children's book, though I am enjoying not having a deadline and am keen to take my time!

What advice would you give to young writers?
When writing I think a good starting point is what you know - for instance, your own feelings, or subjects you know a lot about. The most important thing is to READ as much as you can. This will teach you to recognise good writing, and by analysing what you like best, you can find out how to improve your own writing.

What was your favourite childhood book?
The Little White Horse, by Elizabeth Goudge. The tone is perfect; a seamless mix of the fairy-tale and the real. It also has a plain heroine, which delighted me beyond words as a child, because I was a very plain little girl and I hadn't met many heroines who weren't breathtakingly pretty.


Good luck to all of you! I know how disheartening it is when you get That Rejection Letter!! Especially when you put loads of work into it, but just keep trying! I was worried that my letter wouldn't stand out because I'm like so many other fans. I guess what made mine stand out what the presentation. I worked really hard on it and it paid off!
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Which address was it?

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE SUCCESS! So jealous irl :(
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very nice success, congrats!
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OMG Congratz!
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pinkomelette wrote:OMG!
I received a JK Rowling autograph in the mail on Saturday!!!! I sent it to the Edinburgh address in the database. It's my 4th attempt and I was super creative! I made an envelope out of bright yellow card and wrote all calligraphy style on the front. I wrote on plain paper but folded it and stuck it on the inside of a bright red piece of paper with "Thank you JK Rowling" on the outside and the Hogwarts crest drawn on the inside. I also sent her a drawing that I did of Harry and a replica of the Marauder's Map that I made (origami style). I stuffed the envelope full of red and yellow glitter and stuff. I sent it on April 12th and just got a reply this past saturday (can't remember the date, I think the 27th?). I didnt send an SASE as the 3 previous times I did and my rejection letter was sent in a different envelope.
In my letter I wrote about how much I loved the series, how it had helped to shape me as a person, how I looked up to Harry, Ron and Hermione's friendship, my favourite characters, my favourite book, how Im desperate to go to the wizarding world etc.
My tips would definitely be to make your whole package (envelope, letter, etc) as attractive as possible - I've sent 3 normal letters before and got a rejection. Also, be patient, it took my autograph FOUR MONTHS to arrive. I thought it had gotten lost in the post!! Also, the letter says to please not send books to be autographed as she can't sign them, she cannot answer individual questions or comment on specific topics, send out signed photographs or autographs (I think she means individual) or look at/read/comment on writing/stories/ideas/artwork sent to her. Of course I think it is best to send any artwork or anything as it will stand out more - but don't send anything you would not want to not get back.

I got 2 letters, one is a form response from JK Rowling. it says how she appreciates the trouble that HP fans take to contact her, about the DH2 film and premiere, about pottermore and new books. The other is an information sheet which has a load of JK Rowling information written by herself - a mini autobiography. It also has a little FAQ on the back, with answers to questions such as Which character is your favourite, where do you get your ideas, where do you get names, will here ever be another harry potter novel, what about the encyclopaedia, what are you writing now, what advice would you give to young writers, what was your favourite childhood book. There was also a Philosopher's Stone book cover photo SIGNED! The envelope has a Deathly Hallows book cover stamp - that's how I knew what it was!

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I'm going to send a 5 page letter on cardstock, rolled up and tied like a hogwarts letter, I did not ask for any autographs but my sister wrote a little letter on an index card and put in in the rolled up paper asking for an autrograph for me on my birthday. I also put a homemade wand and two pictures I drew. I don't know if I sould send a SASE or anything because I'm not supposed to know about that little letter my wrote. I read that she will not reply anymore because she is writing her new book. But what do you think? I'm sending in a tube to

J.K. Rowling
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44-46Morningside Road
Endinburgh
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HarryPlopperFan wrote:I'm going to send a 5 page letter on cardstock, rolled up and tied like a hogwarts letter, I did not ask for any autographs but my sister wrote a little letter on an index card and put in in the rolled up paper asking for an autrograph for me on my birthday. I also put a homemade wand and two pictures I drew. I don't know if I sould send a SASE or anything because I'm not supposed to know about that little letter my wrote. I read that she will not reply anymore because she is writing her new book. But what do you think? I'm sending in a tube to

J.K. Rowling
Box 1
44-46Morningside Road
Endinburgh
Scotland
EH10 4BF
UK


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Bet like everyone else you never got that $2000 autograph back in the mail from her. :lol:
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joe316 wrote:
HarryPlopperFan wrote:I'm going to send a 5 page letter on cardstock, rolled up and tied like a hogwarts letter, I did not ask for any autographs but my sister wrote a little letter on an index card and put in in the rolled up paper asking for an autrograph for me on my birthday. I also put a homemade wand and two pictures I drew. I don't know if I sould send a SASE or anything because I'm not supposed to know about that little letter my wrote. I read that she will not reply anymore because she is writing her new book. But what do you think? I'm sending in a tube to

J.K. Rowling
Box 1
44-46Morningside Road
Endinburgh
Scotland
EH10 4BF
UK


Think it'll work?
Bet like everyone else you never got that $2000 autograph back in the mail from her. :lol:
Wow. Way to bump old topics, and not even over something important but to run your smart mouth. Somewhere in the world there is a tree, tirelessly working to produce oxygen. You owe it an apology.
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Sarahnem wrote:Somewhere in the world there is a tree, tirelessly working to produce oxygen. You owe it an apology.
Wow are you ever stupid. Since when is typing on the computer wasting oxygen you idiot. :lol:
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joe316 wrote:
Sarahnem wrote:Somewhere in the world there is a tree, tirelessly working to produce oxygen. You owe it an apology.
Wow are you ever stupid. Since when is typing on the computer wasting oxygen you idiot. :lol:
I'm bumping this again, but you do know that when you breathe you're using oxygen. Every motion you make requires oxygen, and typing consumes oxygen......... which trees provide. Wow.


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