Question 857: Wolf of Venus and Heinlein Juveniles
Ian asks: Is the upcoming “Wolf of Venus” a direct sequel to Hadrian’s Flight? Join us at the Every Day Novelist Forums Resources Mentioned: Hadrian’s Flight Sponsored by Archivos
Ian asks: Is the upcoming “Wolf of Venus” a direct sequel to Hadrian’s Flight? Join us at the Every Day Novelist Forums Resources Mentioned: Hadrian’s Flight Sponsored by Archivos
Jason asks: How is writing a book with an intended sequel different from writing a stand-alone novel? Resources Mentioned NCIS The Xanth Series, 1-3 Omnibus by Piers Anthony The Night Shift by Nora Roberts The Century Trilogy by Ken Follett Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom, and …
Jeanne asks: How to authors do those sprawling, interconnected universes with characters moving between stories? And why? Resources Mentioned: Sandman Newford series by Charles deLint The Past Through Tomorrow by Heinlein Dragonflight, by Anne McCaffrey Metamor City by Chris Lester Never, Never Will Shetterley Life on the Border, edited by …
Subscribe Here! Ian asks: “How do you ghostwrite your own, earlier works, in order to maintain a consistent series voice?” Resources Mentioned Suave Rob’s Double-X Derring-Do by J. Daniel Sawyer Suave Rob’s Rough-n-Ready Rugrat Rapture by J. Daniel Sawyer Fargo Jimmy Carr Does Accents on Youtube
Subscribe Here! Indiana Jim asks: What’s the best way to release books in multiple series?
Subscribe Here! Dan Dan the Art Man asks: “Is it better, as a new writer, to start a long, connected series, or write several standalones?”
Subscribe Here! JR asks: “How do you transition between series without stealing from yourself?”
Subscribe Here! Simon asks: “I’d like to tell new stories in the same universe that I’ve just completed a five book series. Should I expand the first series or write a new, related series?” This episode sponsored by BundleRabbit Resources Mentioned: The Xanth Novels series by Piers Anthony The Vorkosigan Saga …
Subscribe Here! JR asks: “How long do you expect the trend for people preferring series over standalones to continue?” Also, Terry Mixon joins us to speak (briefly) about discovery writing. Check out his book Empire of Bones. This episode sponsored by BundleRabbit
Subscribe Here! Caine asks: “What’s the difference–in packaging and content–between series and standalone or episodic books, and which is more advantageous to write?” Books and films discussed: The Xanth Series by Piers Anthony Incarnations of Immortality Series by Piers Anthony Bio of a Space Tyrant Series by Piers Anthony Black …