Questions tagged [sequel]
This tag should be used for questions that deal with sequels, such as what is commonly changed between the first book and later iterations or how to deal with different main characters.
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Is this a saga or trilogy
The series I have will be four books, but the main objective will happen within the first three books, but in the fourth, I want to describe the happily ever after of these characters. Has this been ...
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During the "resolution and closure" phase of a story, can you start a new arc for a sequel story, or do you absolutely need to close the story?
During the "resolution and closure" phase of a story, can you start a new arc for a possible sequel story, or do you absolutely need to close the story and not leave anything that's not ...
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Where to split a 225,000 word story into a duology
I've written a 225,000 word manuscript for a historical novel adapted from a reliably good story, shifted by me into a more modern, popular setting that I love and know a lot about (England during the ...
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What is the primary reason why sequels often suck?
What is the primary reason why sequels often suck?
I was thinking about this for a while, and I thought the reason was because you write a story beat for the first film, book, etc. and then because ...
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How do I make and decide whether a story should be a sequel or prequel?
I have lots of inspirations that I can make into stories, but I face this one question a lot: Should it be a prequel or sequel? Here's the thing: I'm an amateur writer, but I do have lots of potential ...
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How to plan for splitting a novel into a series?
I have been working on a first draft of a theological science fiction novel. I am about 1/4 of the way done. I have an idea for how it is supposed to end, plus much insight into the middle point (...
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How can I contact JK Rowling for permission to publish my sequel for the Harry Potter series?
I recently watched the entire Harry Potter series in December 2021. I really loved the Harry Potter world and all the characters.
Even after days, I couldn't stop myself from thinking about it and I'm ...
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Regarding the writing of non-canon works in your own universe
Basically what the title asks: is it possible to write non-canon works in a fictional universe you've created? In my example, I've created a fictional universe set on a non-Earth planet, however I ...
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I don’t know where to go next in terms of the setting of my story
I am writing a comedy horror series. The first book was set in a basement, the second book was set in a Ski-Resort and the third book was set in Italy, meaning that each book’s setting was ...
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How do I come up with new places to take my characters?
I am writing a book series, and I am currently up to my fourth book. I have an idea for an external threat I want the characters to face, but I do not have any ideas for where to take the characters ...
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The threat in my series is dead. Where do I go next?
The series I'm writing is a horror comedy, where the first book follows a satanist trying to sacrifice the protagonists to The Devil. In the second book, the protagonists confront The Devil face to ...
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Can I write a different book before my sequel?
I am just about done writing the first book in a series. I have an idea for the next book in that series (let's call it "book a"), but I also have another idea brewing in my mind which takes ...
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When writing the first book in a series, do you need to plan the next book also?
I am just finishing my first book in a series that I started, and I'm wondering if you need to plan all the books in your series. For reference, I'm not quite sure if my series is going to have two or ...
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Is it possible for a sequel to be a completely different genre than the first book?
I'm wondering if is it possible to write a romantic dramatic book, and then write a second book that's a sequel but in a completely different genre, like a horror or psychological horror story?
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Should I save some plot for the sequel of my novel or make the first book (too) long but complete?
I wrote a sci-fi novel. It's around 120k words long with a neat 'ending' that wraps up the main plot. The story is not complete: Although the main goal has been accomplished, a lot of smaller issues ...
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