tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4830044940017954719.post2521677026247340700..comments2023-09-08T04:46:04.509-07:00Comments on Musingly Mindee: Some Thoughts on Writing a SequelMindee Arnetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10559341272625350209noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4830044940017954719.post-91730615543582886192012-01-30T11:56:09.427-08:002012-01-30T11:56:09.427-08:00I definitely agree that you need an idea big enoug...I definitely agree that you need an idea big enough for it, as well as characters interesting enough.Mindee Arnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10559341272625350209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4830044940017954719.post-43381934620235145002012-01-28T08:05:01.294-08:002012-01-28T08:05:01.294-08:00You've definitely hit many of the key points t...You've definitely hit many of the key points that helps me keep everything straight. <br /><br />When it comes to sequels and series, I think having an idea big enough to extend beyond the first book is most important. Coming up with a plot for the sequel or to continue the series is hard if I didn't take the time to plan ahead in the first one.Kimberlee Turleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04695299361596799423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4830044940017954719.post-15038330081965552652012-01-28T04:40:30.244-08:002012-01-28T04:40:30.244-08:00I did my timeline post-first book, too. And really...I did my timeline post-first book, too. And really, it wasn't that bad. I found that I identified the time of an event pretty early on in the chapter. With any luck, yours will be the same. So good luck!Mindee Arnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10559341272625350209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4830044940017954719.post-61371332892574345852012-01-27T18:19:57.691-08:002012-01-27T18:19:57.691-08:00What excellent tips! I wrote my first book, but be...What excellent tips! I wrote my first book, but before I start working on the next book in the series I am going to backtrack and do some of the things you mentioned. First up- the timeline. I wish I had done that all along! Best of luck with your writing. :)Jess@The Secret DMS Files of Fairday Morrowhttp://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4830044940017954719.post-7003769250012713042012-01-27T05:12:52.620-08:002012-01-27T05:12:52.620-08:00Thanks. Hope you find it helpful. :)Thanks. Hope you find it helpful. :)Mindee Arnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10559341272625350209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4830044940017954719.post-56503611792058456422012-01-27T05:12:16.600-08:002012-01-27T05:12:16.600-08:00Glad you like it. The day planner stuff is kind of...Glad you like it. The day planner stuff is kind of fun, especially when you write something book related on it weeks in advance and then see it again later when the month arrives.Mindee Arnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10559341272625350209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4830044940017954719.post-44363460649412307342012-01-27T04:36:23.636-08:002012-01-27T04:36:23.636-08:00Great tips Mindee.Great tips Mindee.Jaye Robin Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03929739858812153990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4830044940017954719.post-91180129102705691352012-01-26T21:24:25.077-08:002012-01-26T21:24:25.077-08:00Great info, Mindee. Love the day planner idea.Great info, Mindee. Love the day planner idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com