In this episode, DC and Avery discuss series and standalones. How do you decide if a story idea is a series or standalone? What does the outlining process look like for each? And how to avoid common pitfalls such as the Book 2 Slump or infodumps in later books?

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Books, Authors, and Items Mentioned:

The Goldfinch, by Donna Tartt

Winter's Orbit, by Everina Maxwell

Elantris, by Brandon Sanderson

The Way of Kings, by Brandon Sanderson

The Realm of the Elderlings Series, by Robin Hobb

Aeon Timeline Software

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Episode drinks:

Rainbow Shots (Series)

Blue Curacao (1oz) + Vodka (.5oz)

Blue Curacao (1oz) + Pineapple Juice (.5oz)

Pineapple Juice (1oz) + Vodka (.5oz)

Pineapple Juice (.5oz) + Cranberry (.5oz) + Vodka (.5oz) 

Cranberry (1oz) + Vodka (.5oz)

Curacao (.5oz) + Cranberry (.5oz) + Vodka (.5oz)

Rainbow Cocktail (Standalone)

Equal parts Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice, and Vodka in a light-up rainbow martini glass.