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Post by Suzy on Apr 22, 2014 14:15:31 GMT -5
I'm glad you guys found the thread useful. It seems weird, giving away all of that information, especially so early in my career, but I gave it a lot of thought. I think more people writing serials and writing them well will take away some of the stigma from them. I also think that every person's writing style is unique, and even if you asked two people to write an identical plot, the stories could be completely different. I don't think anyone could really copy what I could do, no more than I could copy any other author's work, so in the end, my primary competition is always myself. And 99¢ boxed sets. God, I can't stand them >_< Viola, you have inspired me to try a serial. I am in the last stage of editing #3 in my series. But a serial seems like a good idea too. I put $6.99 on my boxed sets. I think that's good value for three books of 70K words each. And it's selling well. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2014 14:24:43 GMT -5
Yes. A lot of serials are chopped up books, which has given serials a bad rap. I honestly don't think authors begin writing a serial by saying 'I'm gonna chop up a novel so I can make lots of money!' There are a lot of reasons people write serials. Personally, I've just always been better at telling short stories. I hope that by laying out the structure of a serial, other authors can avoid the common pitfalls of serial writing, especially poorly structured endings.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2014 14:25:41 GMT -5
I'm glad you guys found the thread useful. It seems weird, giving away all of that information, especially so early in my career, but I gave it a lot of thought. I think more people writing serials and writing them well will take away some of the stigma from them. I also think that every person's writing style is unique, and even if you asked two people to write an identical plot, the stories could be completely different. I don't think anyone could really copy what I could do, no more than I could copy any other author's work, so in the end, my primary competition is always myself. And 99¢ boxed sets. God, I can't stand them >_< Viola, you have inspired me to try a serial. I am in the last stage of editing #3 in my series. But a serial seems like a good idea too. I put $6.99 on my boxed sets. I think that's good value for three books of 70K words each. And it's selling well. Ooh, let me know how it goes!! |
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Post by Suzy on Apr 22, 2014 14:27:39 GMT -5
Viola, you have inspired me to try a serial. I am in the last stage of editing #3 in my series. But a serial seems like a good idea too. I put $6.99 on my boxed sets. I think that's good value for three books of 70K words each. And it's selling well. Ooh, let me know how it goes!! Of course! I'm excited about it. It will be my project for the summer. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2014 14:33:47 GMT -5
Welcome, Viola! So glad you joined us.
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Post by vrabinec on Apr 22, 2014 14:34:36 GMT -5
Ooh, let me know how it goes!! Of course! I'm excited about it. It will be my project for the summer. You might wanna give your readers a heads up. I watched closely when Scalzi serialized his book, and there were some complaints. Nothing you couldn't calm their fears about, but I'd address it in some fashion. Check out the comments: io9.com/5924189/tor-will-serialize-john-scalzis-next-old-mans-war-novel-online |
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Post by Suzy on Apr 22, 2014 14:38:18 GMT -5
I know what you're saying, Fred. But I was going to do a brand new story. Not serialize my current work. I could write, say three 15K stories and link them together, but only publish when I have all three in the bag. I think this could take me about two months, including editing. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2014 19:52:12 GMT -5
FIRST: So glad you are here Viola. You are my favorite new addition to KBoards and I think you are faboo.
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I'm writing a serial right now. Erotic romance. The overall arc of the whole series is she meets the love of her life in the first book, but the timing isn't right. So she has sexy times for a few books, growing, having experiences, all the while they keep popping up in each other's lives until the last book where they finally make it work. Each book will have a stand alone plot, a meet-up with the soul mate and a friendly cliffhanger that will (hopefully) entice the reader to continue. I'm approaching it like a television show. Shonda Rhimes is my HERO, if that gives anyone any insight.
My major dilemma right now is pricing....I'm a little conflicted. But I'll sort it out.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2014 20:16:52 GMT -5
FIRST: So glad you are here Viola. You are my favorite new addition to KBoards and I think you are faboo. Hey!! I thought I was your favorite pub-noob!!!  |
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Post by Becca Mills on Apr 22, 2014 20:52:45 GMT -5
FIRST: So glad you are here Viola. You are my favorite new addition to KBoards and I think you are faboo. Hey!! I thought I was your favorite pub-noob!!! You're not a new member any more. You're a junior member.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2014 20:54:43 GMT -5
Hey!! I thought I was your favorite pub-noob!!! You're not a new member any more. You're a junior member. That's right. That makes you a pub-joon. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2014 21:06:42 GMT -5
You're not a new member any more. You're a junior member. That's right. That makes you a pub-joon. And Lee, you're a Pub-Fool.... Er...I mean Pub-full.... |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2014 21:08:05 GMT -5
That's right. That makes you a pub-joon. And Lee, you're a Pub-Fool.... Er...I mean Pub-full.... OMG, I am! I'm officially Full of Pub! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2014 22:59:42 GMT -5
I'm glad you guys found the thread useful. It seems weird, giving away all of that information, especially so early in my career, but I gave it a lot of thought. I think more people writing serials and writing them well will take away some of the stigma from them. I also think that every person's writing style is unique, and even if you asked two people to write an identical plot, the stories could be completely different. I don't think anyone could really copy what I could do, no more than I could copy any other author's work, so in the end, my primary competition is always myself. And 99¢ boxed sets. God, I can't stand them >_< Your info-post over at WC is well written. Thank you for offering it. I also love that a new face has come along to shake things up at the top of the self-publishing world. I wish you continued success.  |
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Post by Becca Mills on Apr 22, 2014 23:04:43 GMT -5
And Lee, you're a Pub-Fool.... Er...I mean Pub-full.... OMG, I am! I'm officially Full of Pub! So that's why you can finally stop chewing and look around! |
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Post by lindymoone on Apr 22, 2014 23:35:43 GMT -5
Thanks to Becca and VIOLA! Um, I just copied that whole KB entry into a word doc for my own personal use, since I'm starting a serial. (So excited!) Edited to add: Hey! Look at me! I'm a junior member now, too! Gotta lie down. All these exclamation points are making me woozy. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2014 14:19:59 GMT -5
Viola is definitely an old soul and very very generous and sweet. |
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