How to improve on your first book you dont have to. Ones that you didnt just read, but actually experienced. Writing a sequel is a difficult endeavor that can pay off big time. The good news is that for all the aspiring authors who want to write a sequel to their favorite book, there are thousands of older books with expired s. With a sequel, writers are often starting from scratch with a new, independent plotline, often in response to reader demand. How to write a sequel three easy tips dorrance publishing. I know thats not what you want, so be sure that you have a compelling reason to go with a book series, and if you do and even if you dont, were here to help. Writing a sequel is a challenge, but thats the creative life for you. The most obvious place to begin a sequel is where the previous story ended. You now have readers to think about, and you know they will have. When writing a sequel, keep in mind the similarities between your two books as well as the differences.
One is a sequel to a dangerous game, a book published in 2017 that i never intended to have a sequel, but then i just suddenly felt inspired to write one. Are you writing a sequel or have any questions about writing one. Ive got one completed fourbook series already out, and two of the three manuscripts im currently working on are sequels. How to write a sequel thats better than the first book.
A sequel should remind readers about book one, without rehashing the whole thing or. The hook must still be a hooknot simply a continuation of the final scene from your last book. Youd think writing the second book in a series couldnt be that much different from writing the first one. In writing a sequel, you have the opportunity to create something that will delight readers. If youre writing a series, you may want to draw your readers into the next book as this one closes. What about it did you find harder or easier than writing the first book. Note that writing the next book in a series is not necessarily the same as writing a sequel, because the overarching story line of a series is usually conceived in advance. Marian keyes reveals shes writing a sequel to rachels. Before you even start writing that book sequel you need to ask yourself, does it have the potential to be even better than your first. How to write a sequel thats better than the first book helping. Whether we knew it or not, book one set a certain standard that subsequent books must achieve. Whether you have one more book or seven, then its your job to make each book better than the last.
Youve already convinced them to invest in your story world and your characters. Edited me when i found out that theres going to be another twilight book instead of writing a sequel to this book which is waaaaaay better than twilight. When figuring out how to write a sequel, your opening scene might actually be easier to write than it was in book 1. The irish author, 56, from dublin, has admitted that shes terrified of. However, your sequels opening chapter will also present some of its own unique challenges.
Believe you have a potentially awesome sequel idea. The hook must still be a hook not simply a continuation of the final scene from your last book. Marian keyes has revealed that shes writing a sequel to rachels holiday, 22 years after it was originally released. But, inherent in your readers dedication and excitement lies the huge potential pitfall of. Here are seven rules ive learned through my own experience. Writing an epilogue can be useful as long as you do it right. Ten crazy realities about writing a sequel jenny bravo. Providing them a sequel becomes not just another book for them to read, but a personal gift from you to them. Unleash it using this tips on how to write a sequel thats even better than your first book. By forcing a sequel especially if that sequel sucks you can sour the reader and dissuade them to ever buying another book that you write.
Remember that almost every writer falls on their face writing book two. Writing the second book in a series can be daunting for so many reasons. But, there are certain things authors need to consider to make a sequel a. Without question, writing a sequel is more difficult than penning the first novel. Now, i know a lot of writers say to plan out your first book in great detail and then have general ideas for the additional books in the series. Obviously, there has to be room for opportunity to build off of the storyline of the first book in order to elicit the start of a brandnew book. And even though you wont have to introduce your protagonist, plot, and theme from scratch, you will have to reframe them in a way that reminds readers where things stand and gives them a foundation for.
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