Comments on: Should You Write a Series? How Much is Enough? https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/how-much-is-enough-should-you-write-a-series/ A Blog On Writing Mon, 04 May 2026 15:04:46 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 By: Laurie Schnebly Campbell https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/how-much-is-enough-should-you-write-a-series/#comment-177933 Mon, 04 May 2026 15:04:46 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=56952#comment-177933 In reply to Moya Bawden.

Moya, this is a lovely to the glories of a series...I especially like how poignant the concepts of becoming friends (or, better yet, old friends) and the difficulties of returning to the real world are. Now I want to go dive into a great series instead of teaching about 'em!

]]> By: Moya Bawden https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/how-much-is-enough-should-you-write-a-series/#comment-177924 Mon, 04 May 2026 08:47:36 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=56952#comment-177924 Well, I find that writing a series has similarities to reading on:-

* The characters and world make a footpath in your brain, and you have to follow it.
*When it'over, the return to the real world can only be borne with the promise of another visit to the story world.
* The joys and sorrows of the key characters feel real. Though the circumstances may vary from the commonplace.
* The cast become friends, or in the case of a long series. Old friends.

]]> By: Laurie Schnebly Campbell https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/how-much-is-enough-should-you-write-a-series/#comment-177916 Sun, 03 May 2026 22:25:46 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=56952#comment-177916 In reply to Nancy Gutt.

Nancy, you did a fabulous job of summing up one of the toughest parts of writing a series -- keeping it all clever enough that readers will stay truly involved through book after book after book! (Of course, it's easier if you know in advance this'll be a two- or three-book series, but even THAT needs the same amount of fascination for every title.)

]]> By: Laurie Schnebly Campbell https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/how-much-is-enough-should-you-write-a-series/#comment-177915 Sun, 03 May 2026 22:24:04 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=56952#comment-177915 In reply to Nan McNamara.

Nan, I'm sorry I missed this yesterday -- and you of all people can make good use of the things to consider if you decide to transform one of your concepts to an ongoing series, which'd sure be fun to see!

]]> By: Nancy Gutt https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/how-much-is-enough-should-you-write-a-series/#comment-177914 Sun, 03 May 2026 20:44:27 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=56952#comment-177914 Dear Laurie,
Such a fun question . . . nothing would be more joyful for me than to write a series, knowing that the first book was so worth reading that my agent and fans were clammering for another that carried on more adventures! My favorite series go all the way back to Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys, and what fun to read them in order and enjoy such pleasures! The confusion and tricky parts for me in writing a series, would be being able to be so clever in my writing, that the main characters, plots and motivations continue to truly involve the reader.

]]> By: Nan McNamara https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/how-much-is-enough-should-you-write-a-series/#comment-177907 Sun, 03 May 2026 05:03:15 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=56952#comment-177907 Thank you, Laurie! Such great insights. And love your highlight of the things to consider. Lots of food for thought.

]]> By: Laurie Schnebly Campbell https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/how-much-is-enough-should-you-write-a-series/#comment-177904 Sat, 02 May 2026 15:17:55 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=56952#comment-177904 In reply to Jean.

Jean, I think switching back and forth between series & standalone is a great idea -- that way you get the full benefits of each, and since there are so many different ones (as well as the consistent happiness of a story that works!) you're broadening the spectrum of enjoyment.

]]> By: Jean https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/how-much-is-enough-should-you-write-a-series/#comment-177901 Sat, 02 May 2026 02:01:10 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=56952#comment-177901 Great blog post on series. Some readers want to relive in certain worlds with wonderful characters and the feeling that comes with the familiarity. As a reader myself, I enjoy visiting those friends again.

As a writer, I also like to go on to something new and write a standalone book. I think switching back and forth is the best. Go on to something new, and then come back to the familiarity of series characters and setting.

]]> By: Laurie Schnebly Campbell https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/how-much-is-enough-should-you-write-a-series/#comment-177885 Fri, 01 May 2026 14:08:29 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=56952#comment-177885 In reply to Adite Banerjie.

Adite, now you’ve got me eager to find those two books — it’s always fun coming from a blog with new TBR titles. And I’m right there with you in marveling at authors who can not only live up to their original premise, but keep it evolving over a long series!

]]> By: Adite Banerjie https://writersinthestormblog.com/2026/04/how-much-is-enough-should-you-write-a-series/#comment-177884 Fri, 01 May 2026 12:16:08 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=56952#comment-177884 In reply to Adite Banerjie.

Sorry for the typos! My excuse: I'm a lousy phone typist!

]]>