Beyond Book One: Writing a Successful Series

Writing Craft
2016
Featuring Bruce Robert Coffin, Kwei Quartey, Mary Anna Evans, Susan Shea

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Finishing a first novel is only the beginning. In this session, series authors discuss the unique challenges of writing a second book and beyond, sharing strategies for keeping characters fresh, maintaining momentum, and building a series that keeps readers coming back for more.

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