Stand Alone vs. Series Novels - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T00:40:15Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/stand-alone-vs-series-novels?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A317752&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks for your comments.
Alt…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-10-08:537324:Comment:3178432011-10-08T18:06:48.590ZPatricia Gligorhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/pgligor
<p>Thanks for your comments.</p>
<p>Although I'm currently writing a mystery/suspense series, at some point, I may decide to do a stand alone novel but only if my characters will allow it.</p>
<p>Thanks for your comments.</p>
<p>Although I'm currently writing a mystery/suspense series, at some point, I may decide to do a stand alone novel but only if my characters will allow it.</p> But look at it another way: …tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-10-08:537324:Comment:3178422011-10-08T17:42:10.069ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
But look at it another way: If the publisher drops you after a book or two, the entire series is shot. And take my word for it, you can't trust a publisher's enthusiasm for your series. From that point of view you're much safer with standalones.
But look at it another way: If the publisher drops you after a book or two, the entire series is shot. And take my word for it, you can't trust a publisher's enthusiasm for your series. From that point of view you're much safer with standalones. I'll guess true. Unless you c…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-10-08:537324:Comment:3178402011-10-08T16:39:12.939ZRaymond Embrackhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/RaymondEmbrack
<p>I'll guess true. Unless you can turn out non-series books like Elmore Leonard.</p>
<p>I'll guess true. Unless you can turn out non-series books like Elmore Leonard.</p> My guess would be: series. B…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-10-08:537324:Comment:3178502011-10-08T14:38:25.118ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
My guess would be: series. But for a proven bestselling author all bets are off.
My guess would be: series. But for a proven bestselling author all bets are off. True or false; in the mystery…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-10-08:537324:Comment:3178392011-10-08T14:24:05.390ZB.R.Statehamhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
True or false; in the mystery genre most editors and publishers prefer seeing a series over the traditional stand-alone.
True or false; in the mystery genre most editors and publishers prefer seeing a series over the traditional stand-alone. I wish he'd followed his inst…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-10-08:537324:Comment:3178362011-10-08T14:19:07.491ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
I wish he'd followed his instinct.
I wish he'd followed his instinct. Good idea!tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-10-08:537324:Comment:3178352011-10-08T14:18:34.577ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Good idea!
Good idea! I agree, Raymond. It's great…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-10-08:537324:Comment:3178482011-10-08T12:58:04.212ZPatricia Gligorhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/pgligor
I agree, Raymond. It's great when you have characters who "get you out of bed every morning." It sure makes life - and writing - interesting!
I agree, Raymond. It's great when you have characters who "get you out of bed every morning." It sure makes life - and writing - interesting! Stand alone vs. series....fir…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-10-08:537324:Comment:3178002011-10-08T07:05:21.128ZRaymond Embrackhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/RaymondEmbrack
Stand alone vs. series....first I don't exactly get with the term "stand alone" but I still can't think of a better term yet. A novel doesn't stand alone, it just is. Maybe a novel is a movie and a series is a TV show. The last series that hooked me was the Andrew Vachss "Burke" series and it was a hot affair while it lasted then it reached a point where...well...we both wanted different things. Do you find a series loses its freshness at some point? Either way there is that sweet spot until it…
Stand alone vs. series....first I don't exactly get with the term "stand alone" but I still can't think of a better term yet. A novel doesn't stand alone, it just is. Maybe a novel is a movie and a series is a TV show. The last series that hooked me was the Andrew Vachss "Burke" series and it was a hot affair while it lasted then it reached a point where...well...we both wanted different things. Do you find a series loses its freshness at some point? Either way there is that sweet spot until it does and that is what we want to recreate ourselves. If you have characters who won't let you go they are people who get you out of bed every morning and can make your life something cooler for years to come. Been crash testing mine for 15 years now. It grows and evolves with you. They can be a drug of their own. And other people will get the same effect from your series. On the other hand, Sir Arthur…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-10-08:537324:Comment:3178162011-10-08T03:15:51.634ZEric Christophersonhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/datahog
<p>On the other hand, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle couldn't kill Sherlock Holmes fast enough.</p>
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<p>Only the readers, thank goodness, insisted he resurrect him!</p>
<p>On the other hand, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle couldn't kill Sherlock Holmes fast enough.</p>
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<p>Only the readers, thank goodness, insisted he resurrect him!</p>