A dear friend asked me recently if I’d ever thought about writing serialized ebooks. And I have to say, the thought had crossed my mind. But I had some reservations. I understood the concept, but I wasn’t entirely familiar with the genre, so I tucked the idea away for another day.
And today, at the home of Lindsay Buroker, Amazon Serials writer Roberto Calas wrote a very compelling blog post which was entertaining, enlightening, and made me want to revisit the idea.
I love Roberto’s rendition of the writing process. Step #8 made me spit coffee through my nose a little.
It was very relatable, and very much like my own write – doubt – get feedback – revise – doubt – consider quitting – write some more – kind of cycle.
Comforting to know someone else does this too. Only he does it all in a two-week time frame.
Anyone else tried serials before? Any recommendations for or against?
Michelle Proulx
/ January 14, 2013I mean, I’ve written serialized fanfiction, but that’s not quite the same. I don’t mind waiting for fanfiction chapters to be posted because I already know the characters and … well, fanfiction is usually kind of predictable. But with a novel, I’m not sure I’d want to wait for it to be posted each day/week. That’s just me, though
Kim
/ January 15, 2013I love that you approached this from the reader’s standpoint. I remember waiting for Mockingjay’s release … the ache inside … the NEED to find out what happens. I imagine serials produce the same anxiousness.
1 Story A Week
/ January 14, 2013I haven’t tried it, but I’ve thought about it before.
Kim
/ January 15, 2013Let me know if you delve into it. I’d love to read it.
1 Story A Week
/ January 15, 2013Same here.
olivethepeople
/ January 16, 2013I appreciate the work that you do, and the ambition you’ve taken on your dreams! Therefore, I’ve nominated you for “The Lovely Blog Award” (:
http://olivethepeople.wordpress.com/2013/01/16/the-lovely-blog-award/
Kim
/ January 16, 2013*blush* Thanks Olive!
Roberto Calas
/ January 20, 2013Thanks for the mention! I’d be happy to answer any questions you or your readers have about serials.
Kim
/ January 25, 2013Thanks Roberto!