Writing a Legacy Series: Keeping Stories Alive Across Books

Writing Craft
2018
Featuring Daniel Palmer, George Easter, Jamie Fravaletti, Mark Grainey, Reed Farrel Coleman

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Continuing a beloved book series requires balancing familiar elements with fresh storytelling. In this session, authors discuss the challenges and rewards of writing legacy series, from maintaining character consistency and honoring established storylines to introducing new conflicts and keeping readers invested. Explore how writers preserve what makes a series memorable while allowing its characters and stories to evolve.

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