Author Q&A \\ How To Plan And Write A Series, #8

[@HeartBreathings]

Thank you so much for watching! Please hit the thumbs up button if you enjoyed this and found it helpful. I'll be back for part 2 next week.

[@l.e.mearman-medievalmusing6323]

Please do publishing on a budget!!!! I could use some help, because I want to release my first three books fairly quickly (quarterly) so, the costs are really adding up as I plan.

[@gabriellacontreras7769]

It is so amazing how much you are willing to share and give advice! Thank you for being so caring and open

[@bytheBrooke]

I've loved this series! Thank you, Sarra! It would be great to have a video with self publishing on a budget :)

[@karri-z2f]

I very much understand getting caught up in the pitfall of improving your work all the time instead of publishing it because my writing improves. I’m breaking the cycle by letting my book baby into the world next month!

[@Katlyn_Duncan]

Yay! I recently caught up on this series and it's fantastic.

[@bunnyrose9525]

I've read books where well-known authors gave prominent characters their own book or novella, maybe not really part of the series itself, but sort of an "extra." I guess it depends on who was telling the story, such as, if the series is told in first person by main character, that person probably wasn't there in the other character's backstory and didn't have full knowledge of the past events being told, so if still told by main character, it would have to be a current "revealing" of this other person's story, maybe based around a plot that may be a minor mystery or purely romance if it's not a series book. Or it could be told in first person by the other character. Either way, I think the thing is that, particularly if it's a novella, it's treated more like an "extra" on the side while still giving readers a "full meal" novel in the same style as the rest of the series.

[@vianablack]

Thank you for the video and all the useful information you are sharing! It really means a lot to many people. I am learning a lot from you and I am so grateful for all of it!🤗

[@anaerobinson]

Yes! I can’t wait for the serial information! Your awesome 😎

[@catlaw5803]

Yes! The more information the better!!!

[@jencarter2174]

Definitely would love to see info on publishing on a budget

[@cecilywolfe4571]

Thanks so much, as always! My daughter watched this series with me and we both learned a lot. We really appreciate it!

[@russellmarvin2850]

I also really love your Q&A. I would also like to see more doing publishing on a shoestring budget I’ve seen in with your other fans have commented to you. I’m also working on a science section/religion book.I have mentioned to you previously comments on your videos hey. I’m not sure whether I should go traditional publishing or Indy publishing I’m gonna so much if I’m writing I’m watching your videos as well as other videos on writing.I can’t tell you how much I really appreciate your videos keep up the good work

[@bobbiecarlton-hess9322]

WOW, just WOW. Sooo much information. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I know I am late to this, but still useful info.

[@havvaalexander9520]

I agree with pacing and flow regarding chapter length. I’m fine with a one page chapter and a fifty page chapter in the same novel!

[@aisazia]

I really appreciated this series on planning and writing a series! ^_~ I enjoyed your other series too and would love to see more like these! :D

[@dftechwriter8698]

Thanks so much, Sarra! What great information - I’ve learned so much through both this series and in your Publish & Thrive course. I would LOVE to see a video about how to publish that very first book in a series on a tight budget! Thanks again for all the wonderful content! 💞

[@barbsfreedman9216]

So helpful and so interesting Sarra. A friend wants to write an e-book (not a story, more self-help tho) and asked me to find out how to format for Kindle and if there are other platforms; how it works etc.So many hints and tips and advice about things I've never knewf! .I am interested in maybe doing VA work so this has been super useful to share with my friend and bonus, for me too. Thanks Sarra I always learn something new from you .I'm a scanner - interested in so many things. I call myself a G.O.A.T - Gill Of All Trades. Synchronicity at work as my birth sign is Capricorn haha!

[@TheNovelNana]

Thank you so much for this video!!!!! I needed to hear this so bad! My series seems to be never ending. But one day I have to finish so I can start publishing! Thank you for the insight and the answers to so many of my questions!

[@elizabethtrumble]

I loved this video! So much great information! Yes, please, I would love to see a video on how to Indie Publish on a budget! I cannot wait for the second Q&A video, the Serial vs. Series video and the Preptober video! I am so excited for Preptober and NaNoWriMo! This will be my first and I can't wait!

[@Raelana66]

I would love to see a video on self-publishing on a budget. I love all of your videos!!

[@helena1786]

Hey what a wonderful video and so helpful! Thx for sharing and I really would love to hear more about on publishing etc. on a budget🌈

[@shenellmaye11]

I would love to see Indy on a budget.

[@DogWalkerBill]

I am interested in you ideas of writing a serial. You were talking about this in one of your earlier videos. I have a concept that should work as a serial.

[@pyrographypete6640]

I found that the whole series of videos was exceptional; sound advice from an experienced and established author - well done 👍 I'm writing, or should I say 'hoping to write' a dark fantasy trilogy and I don't want it to go beyond three books. Now, I'm not a planner, most definitely a pantser . I have the story arc, protagonist and his companion's character arcs and several major events along the way. I like to see where the characters take me on their journey so do you have any hints, tips or advice on ensuring I don't go beyond three books? Or would you have any other recommendations? I'm also planning on attempting my first NaNoWriMo this year so I'll be watching your upcoming tutorial on prep-tember with keen interest

[@nildam.bonilla5849]

♡♡♡ Loving all the advice♡♡♡

[@bunnyrose9525]

Originally, the "Sookie Stackhouse" mysteries were called "A Southern Vampire Novel." I have the first three in paperback because, when I bought them in 2001 or 2002, there were no hardbacks printed. These are the first editions. Sorry, Cliff Claven here with little known facts. :D

[@nikkiguerlain]

💖💖💖

[@Our22qJourney]

Or a digital download of the map..

[@bergfridskaaradias2071]

Where can we find descriptions of sub-genres? I'm still struggling to place the book (1st of a series) I'm planning for nanowrimo. My lead character is in her teens when the arc starts, but probably in her early 30s when the series ends.

[@mattmallecoccio8378]

Why is first person narrative sometimes frowned upon? I don't often do it, but I do sometimes and it doesn't seem so bad.

[@HeartBreathings]

Matt, I think it has to do with the fact that it's a more "modern" way of writing genre-fiction for the most part. I think some readers are uncomfortable with the pure feeling of "this person's voice is in my head" that first-person narrative provides. Like it's just too close for them? I love it, personally, and I prefer to write in first person, but there are definitely some readers out there who just can't stand it.

[@SarahMJordan]

I personally love books that are written in the first person narrative. it really makes me feel like I'm becoming the character or experiencing things from their point of view.

[@ninamimi6622]

I know you publish wide but what do you think about someone who is just starting and is just bringing out their first book? Do you think kindle unlimited is good for that person?