tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post690267120708495045..comments2024-03-10T19:26:35.256-04:00Comments on Just Jemi: Guest post by L. Diane Wolfe - Writing a SeriesJemi Fraserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-29900710721561634782010-06-15T21:43:40.157-04:002010-06-15T21:43:40.157-04:00Anne - glad you enjoyed it :)
Even though we'...Anne - glad you enjoyed it :)<br /><br />Even though we're only supposed to query 1 book at a time, I think a series-in-mind is never a bad idea. Many, many readers enjoy reading a series - we become so attached to the characters.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-84212027462640231362010-06-15T20:31:26.538-04:002010-06-15T20:31:26.538-04:00Thanks for hosting the interview and telling us ab...Thanks for hosting the interview and telling us about Diane. It was very interesting. <br /><br />I always seem to see everything I write as a series, which I haven't decided if it is a problem yet. Maybe I just need to pack more in to the first book. Or, maybe I need to write for a soap.Anne Tyler Lordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16909141266966569378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-38162885019071727192010-06-12T10:33:43.849-04:002010-06-12T10:33:43.849-04:00Lynn - you'll love Diane's place - she'...Lynn - you'll love Diane's place - she's a sweetie!<br /><br />My current ms is a stand alone as well, but there are ways I could make it a (short) series - or use the setting with new characters.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-32611503732843769192010-06-12T08:44:14.693-04:002010-06-12T08:44:14.693-04:00I hadnt' considered a series,yet, but I do hav...I hadnt' considered a series,yet, but I do have a connected stories book brewing. This is a nice interview and Diane has such an inviting smile, I can't help but want to pop over and visit her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-74662452359867227192010-06-12T08:16:20.831-04:002010-06-12T08:16:20.831-04:00Michelle - good question! From what I've read,...Michelle - good question! From what I've read, once you start querying #1, work on something else. Some people suggest working on #2, other suggest a separate work. I'm not sure!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-70061704616616209082010-06-12T08:15:06.830-04:002010-06-12T08:15:06.830-04:00DL - that sounds interesting! I bet you'll fin...DL - that sounds interesting! I bet you'll find a home for that first book in no time :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-76271685271364276202010-06-12T08:14:25.508-04:002010-06-12T08:14:25.508-04:00Lisa - I hadn't thought about the types of ser...Lisa - I hadn't thought about the types of series either. Diane sure knows how to make things clear! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-34991798460972688012010-06-11T23:39:05.548-04:002010-06-11T23:39:05.548-04:00Great post - thank you - so much inspiration :)
My...Great post - thank you - so much inspiration :)<br />My WIP is a trilogy - but .. do I spend any time on the others or wait for confirmation that the first will be accepted!! ??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-33183252110902906582010-06-11T21:54:00.202-04:002010-06-11T21:54:00.202-04:00I envision my WIP as a series. Three independent ...I envision my WIP as a series. Three independent stories, but utilizing the same characters. Getting the first one sold is step #1.DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-58305639444157638692010-06-11T20:43:40.013-04:002010-06-11T20:43:40.013-04:00Thank you for posting this interview. I'm fasc...Thank you for posting this interview. I'm fascinated by how a writer comes up w/ ideas for series & I didn't realize there were 2 types of series. <br /><br />Good luck with all your writing, Diane. I will be checking out some of your books in the near future.notesfromnadirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904500676081267972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-26541691431429043722010-06-11T19:30:52.430-04:002010-06-11T19:30:52.430-04:00Kimberly - I tend to start at the end of the book ...Kimberly - I tend to start at the end of the book as well, so don't feel alone! <br /><br />I've thought of a kind of cozy/detective/sort-of series, but I wrote the first years back - before I knew anything about writing. :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-84851167601689635322010-06-11T19:11:23.736-04:002010-06-11T19:11:23.736-04:00I hope to write a series, but my biggest problem i...I hope to write a series, but my biggest problem is I get too engrossed in what happens in other possible books in the series that I fail to figure out what's going to happen first. LOL. Guess I'm a little backwards. :)Kimberly Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13957037411750752950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-2695122102375712502010-06-11T16:39:37.556-04:002010-06-11T16:39:37.556-04:00Stephen - Diane sure is a busy lady - she's te...Stephen - Diane sure is a busy lady - she's terrific!<br /><br />It's surprising how many people are wanting to write series, or wish to. We all like our characters too much maybe :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-45858467830357120492010-06-11T16:36:07.198-04:002010-06-11T16:36:07.198-04:00VR - it is really hard letting go of our character...VR - it is really hard letting go of our characters, isn't it? I'm very attached to mine and I don't think they'll be back. Although there is potential for a series within the setting... :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-79168685831362852182010-06-11T16:32:37.893-04:002010-06-11T16:32:37.893-04:00Stina - you're right - it's hard to read a...Stina - you're right - it's hard to read a series that's just gone on too long. Better that an author knows the strength of the series. <br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-46385169349257017032010-06-11T13:56:48.840-04:002010-06-11T13:56:48.840-04:00Diane is one very busy lady. She seems to be every...Diane is one very busy lady. She seems to be everywhere in Blogdom these days. Yes, I'm currently writing a series. It started out as a single book, then a sequel, now its a trilogy.<br /><br />Stephen TrempAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-78475608892057079072010-06-11T11:37:00.800-04:002010-06-11T11:37:00.800-04:00Excellent post, thanks Diane and Jemi.
My experi...Excellent post, thanks Diane and Jemi. <br /><br />My experience very much parallels Diane's with a single story about three friends that grew into a proposed trilogy. I haven't started the third book yet, and I'm already sad about having to let go of the characters.VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-12452274887312029532010-06-11T07:47:31.841-04:002010-06-11T07:47:31.841-04:00Great advice. I've read some series that I qui...Great advice. I've read some series that I quit reading after 5 books because there was no end in sight. I prefer series which have a limited number of books planned. But the last one better not come off like the author got bored writing the series. I've read too many of those. Now I'm less than excited to jump on a new series than I use to be.Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-29595450094556959942010-06-11T07:13:48.199-04:002010-06-11T07:13:48.199-04:00WN - yes, Diane's advice is terrific!
Sounds ...WN - yes, Diane's advice is terrific!<br /><br />Sounds like you've got an idea that won't let you go - awesome! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-30552557692150277662010-06-11T07:12:00.884-04:002010-06-11T07:12:00.884-04:00Donna - that's a lot of work! I bet you've...Donna - that's a lot of work! I bet you've got it all shining now :)<br /><br />I agree - moderation is a great key word for everyone!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-16435612338444265122010-06-11T07:08:24.821-04:002010-06-11T07:08:24.821-04:00Sandy - You're right - Diane's post is ful...Sandy - You're right - Diane's post is full of great information - glad it helped you out! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-82862741891650876012010-06-10T23:45:38.232-04:002010-06-10T23:45:38.232-04:00Hi Jemi! Great post - Diane's advice is very ...Hi Jemi! Great post - Diane's advice is very useful! <br /><br />Right now, I'm working on a series, because apparently I like to write way too much and I can't fit it all into one book. Or two. Yikes. I'm not sure how many as yet though - maybe 5, but we'll see :)WritingNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326756274887055685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-2837600205503131412010-06-10T23:36:49.166-04:002010-06-10T23:36:49.166-04:00My first novel started as the first book in a four...My first novel started as the first book in a four part series. But, I discovered I could write it in one book. Then trashed it to split into two, then three, and a prequel. Now I'm contemplating a fourth, but with a subcharacter. <br /><br />So I set it all aside and decided to see what the trilogy does with the one character before seriously contemplating any additions. I've discovered the "knowing when to stop" addendum to my plans. <br /><br />Until that first book of the original idea sells, moderation is my key word.<br /><br />......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-84052676843413758432010-06-10T23:16:15.602-04:002010-06-10T23:16:15.602-04:00As I'm writing a potential series, this is suc...As I'm writing a potential series, this is such a wonderful post. Thanks for this post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-33306532190328519752010-06-10T22:58:57.547-04:002010-06-10T22:58:57.547-04:00Jesscia - Glad you enjoyed it - I did too :) Writi...Jesscia - Glad you enjoyed it - I did too :) Writing a series involves a lot of planning!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.com