How to Write a Successful Series: Writing Strategies for Authors (Book Notes)

How to Write a Successful Series: Writing Strategies for Authors is a guidebook written by Helen B. Scheuerer that provides valuable insights into writing and publishing a successful book series. Scheuerer is a well-known author and founder of Writer's Edit, an online platform for writers. The book covers a range of topics, from planning and structuring a series to crafting engaging characters and world-building.

The book is divided into six parts, starting with an overview of the benefits and challenges of writing a series. In the second section, Scheuerer goes on to explain the importance of planning and developing a strong structure for a series, including outling. The third part of the book focuses on writing techniques and elements, such as character development (with tips on creating complex and relatable characters), using foreshadowing and crafting cliffhangers, as well as offering insights on creating immersive and believable settings for a series.

The fourth section of the book covers writing longer material and crafting your second series, while part five focuses on the business side of writing a series, including marketing strategies and tips on working with publishers and agents. The final section answers commonly asked questions, learning from mistakes, and staying energized while managing multiple books and series.

The book also includes case studies from successful series authors and a variety of writing exercises to help writers apply the concepts covered in the book to their own writing. 

SUMMARY: How to Write a Successful Series is a comprehensive and practical guide for authors looking to write and publish a successful book series. It offers valuable insights and actionable advice on everything from planning and structuring a series to marketing and promotion, making it a valuable resource for both aspiring and established authors.

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