Author Culture Podcast

Standalone or Series: Which is Better for You?


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In this episode, I discuss the decision-making process for authors considering whether to write a standalone book or a series. Rather than just giving you hard and fast answers, I offer three key questions that you can answer to figure out your next best step.

These questions emphasize the importance of understanding one's creative process, genre expectations, and writing speed.

* Consider if your book idea can expand into a series.

* Binge reading is popular; think about reader preferences.

* Commitment to a series is a long-term decision.

* Explore different book formats like duologies or standalone series.

* Life circumstances can impact your writing commitments.

* Assess reader interest before expanding a standalone into a series.

* Creative ideas should sustain a series beyond the first book.

For more fun, check out my episode on Genre Research:Watch HereRead HerePrefer to read? Click the transcript button on the Substack page - you can read straight through or use the transcript to skip around on the video.

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