Standalone or Series: Making the Right Call

Writing Craft
2017
Featuring Cheryl Hollon, Linda Sands, Lisa Malice, Maggie Toussaint, R.G. Belsky, Tracee de Hahn

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Every story has a natural shape. This session explores how genre, character depth, and worldbuilding help writers determine whether an idea works best as a standalone novel or needs room to grow into a series.

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