How to Write A Series: A Guide to Series Types and Structure plus Troubleshooting Tips and Marketing Tactics (Genre Fiction How To) - Softcover

Rosett, Sara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1950054322 ISBN 13: 9781950054329

Publisher: McGuffin Ink, 2020

Synopsis

Struggling to structure your book series? Learn how to make a series work for you: increase reader engagement and take advantage of the built-in marketing potential a series gives you.

Are you unsure which series structure is best for you? Or are you several books into a series, but you’re stuck? Do you want to expand your literary universe but aren’t sure how to do it? Perhaps you have a series languishing in your backlist, and you need ideas on how to market it. 

Get the knowledge you need to make smart decisions about your series with How to Write a Series. 

You’ll learn: 

• The three basic types of series
• The benefits and drawbacks of writing each type of series
• Tips for extending your series beyond your original plan
• Ideas for creating spinoffs and expanding your literary universe
• How to know when it’s time to end a series
• How to save time writing your series and how to keep track of details
• How to deal with the problems that result from being locked into a story world 
• How to refresh your interest in a series if you’ve grown bored
• Creative ways to market your series

I’ve been writing for fifteen years as both a hybrid and independent author. I’ve published over twenty-five fiction books in four different series. Everything I’ve learned about writing a series has been through trial and error. I hope my lessons-learned will give you a shortcut when it comes to writing your series plus tips for troubleshooting problems and ideas for promoting your series.

Unlock the power of a series in your author career with How To Write a Series. 

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About the Author

USA Today bestselling author Sara Rosett writes lighthearted mysteries for readers who enjoy atmospheric settings, fun characters, and puzzling whodunits. She is the author of the High Society Lady Detective historical mystery series as well as three contemporary cozy series: the Murder on Location series, the On the Run series, and the Ellie Avery series. Sara also teaches an online course, How to Outline A Cozy Mystery. Publishers Weekly called Sara's books satisfying, well-executed, and sparkling. Sara loves to get new stamps in her passport and considers dark chocolate a daily requirement. Find out more at SaraRosett.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGuffin Ink
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1950054322
• ISBN 13: 9781950054329
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 154