Edit: I thought I had this scheduled for yesterday, but it didn't post, but here it is anyway.
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I'm working on my third book to be published in April. It is crazy to think I have published two books already. I am quite proud of them. For that reason and others I am fairly nervous about this one.
A few months ago I read a popular book trilogy and like many others who have read and commented on this series I found the third book to be kind of a let down. It got me thinking of why that happens sometimes.
I think the best answer I can come up with is, beginnings are easy, endings are exponentially harder. This holds true for a series/story arc, as it does for a single book.
I am not sure if this will be my last Sophia book, but I do plan to answer most of the questions I put out there in the previous books. It is a balancing act to do this while at the same time keeping the story exciting and fresh.
I am sure I am up to the task, but I still fight those doubt demons. I think that some of the pressure is I have readers now. I know there are people expecting me to handle these characters in a respectful and enjoyable way. I just hope I make them proud.
Well I am off to get back to the grind. Hope you are all doing well with your chosen projects. As always, have fun and keep writing.
No worries it's late.
ReplyDeleteThe final book of a series does have to wrap everything up and deliver the story with a bang. By the time I got to my third book, I asked myself what was the biggest thing that could happen. Then I went for it and threw in everything but the kitchen sink.
That sounds like a good plan.
DeleteI agree with Alex! That last book is the place to go out with a bang. Good luck with your ventures!
ReplyDeleteTy, I hope I do it well.
DeleteYes, you want the ending to be satisfying to the reader. That means typing up the loose ends... bringing the whole thing full circle. I understand that it is anxiety-causing. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteI'm hanging. I think it will be quite cathartic to have all three books finished.
DeleteOh yes, I agree with Alex also: go out with a BANG. And knowing you, you'll definitely make your characters proud! ;)
ReplyDeleteWell thank you for your confidence.
DeleteAs readers, we also tend to have bigger expectations for the last book. Each book should grow with intensity and if they don't do that, we feel let down. I agree that tying up loose ends, and creating an ending that is exciting as well as satisfying is the best way to go. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI think so far I have set that up, now to see if I can pull it off.
DeleteI find the middle hardest to write.
ReplyDeleteIt is the most time consuming for sure.
DeleteYou should be proud of your books. I'm proud of you.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Thank you it means a lot.
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