THE
BOOK SERIES
Books with a thread of commonality or with a continuing story. Choose to write a series of standalone novels or serialized.
STAND
ALONE BOOKS (not necessary to read the whole series to enjoy)
Advantages
Flexibility
of reading out of order
Common theme
Shared World
Varied
adventures/characters
SERIALIZED BOOKS (Sequential
Installments, continuing story, characters)
OR have an
INTERLINKING SERIES - Each book is connected through recurring characters, themes, or a continuous storyline. Each book focuses on a different plot and sometimes protagonist.
WHY WRITE A SERIES?
Extended storytelling - You worked this hard to develop the world, characters, keep going!
Reader engagement - Readers love to feel like they know your characters
Financial stability - Regular money from regular readers
Creative satisfaction - Deep diving into your characters' worlds
Opportunities
for adaptation to TV - A series can be promoted to streaming services
PLOTTING A SERIES
Each BOOK must include the Hero’s Journey. The SERIES must have it's own story arc.
Call, Threshold, Supreme Ordeal, Road Back, Resurrection
NOT EXACTLY A SERIES BUT AN ANTHOLOGY
*If you self publish, don't miss out on BACK MATTER PROMO like this:
yOU MIGHT ENJOY Other Books by Kim Hornsby
The
Dream Jumper’s Secret
The
Dream Jumper’s Pursuit
Girl
of his Dream
Dream Come True
Dead
Ahead
Batten
Down
Coming
About
Hoist
the Jib
Anchors Aweigh
Necessary
Detour
Deadly Resemblance
Rocky Bluff
Maui
Kalikimaka
Christmas
in Whistler
Christmas
in Crystal Creek
The Christmas Challenge
Find
the link to all of these books HERE
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