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HBL
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Well I'm writing a prequel to a book that isn't written yet. Confused? Me too. LOL! My main plot is planned out and covers what I think will be a 5 book series and I decided to write a prequel in order to build to the main action. I thought my main character's backstory, how she became who she is at the start of the main plot, would be really interesting. So that's where I started the actual writing. I'm wondering if I need to go back to the original story arc and start there though. I completely lost momentum for my "prequel" (for want of a better word) half way through the second draft. I just feel the need to tell my readers more about the protagonist first. Maybe I should write the first chapter of the main book and upload it here, see what people think about being dropped into the heart of the action.
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Jane Doe
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I don't think you can write a 'prequel' without having an existing story to precede. Surely the book you write first IS the 'main' story? As for which to continue with . . . well, what story do you want to tell? What story is itching at your brain, driving you mad if you don't get it out there? THAT's the one you need to write. Call it a prequel, sequel, version 2.0. Who the frig cares? Just write the damn thing. As for a five book series. Again, I don't think you can plan that out without completing the first book. Only then will you know if there are any stories left to tell, and more importantly, if anyone wants to read them. x
'Always tell the truth. If you can't always tell the truth, don't lie.'
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youngun
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Quote: Jane Doe, Tuesday, 1 May 2012 18:05I don't think you can write a 'prequel' without having an existing story to precede. Surely the book you write first IS the 'main' story? As for which to continue with . . . well, what story do you want to tell? What story is itching at your brain, driving you mad if you don't get it out there? THAT's the one you need to write. Call it a prequel, sequel, version 2.0. Who the frig cares? Just write the damn thing. As for a five book series. Again, I don't think you can plan that out without completing the first book. Only then will you know if there are any stories left to tell, and more importantly, if anyone wants to read them. x Say it again, Sammy.
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Tessie
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Quote: youngun, Tuesday, 1 May 2012 18:27Quote: Jane Doe, Tuesday, 1 May 2012 18:05I don't think you can write a 'prequel' without having an existing story to precede. Surely the book you write first IS the 'main' story? As for which to continue with . . . well, what story do you want to tell? What story is itching at your brain, driving you mad if you don't get it out there? THAT's the one you need to write. Call it a prequel, sequel, version 2.0. Who the frig cares? Just write the damn thing. As for a five book series. Again, I don't think you can plan that out without completing the first book. Only then will you know if there are any stories left to tell, and more importantly, if anyone wants to read them. x Say it again, Sammy. Did you mean play it again, Sammy? And is her dog a cross breed Mackerel or is there no flooding there?
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youngun
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Quote: Tessie, Tuesday, 1 May 2012 18:32Did you mean play it again, Sammy? And is her dog a cross breed Mackerel or is there no flooding there? Thoughts that lie too deep for words.
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Jane Doe
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Quote: Tessie, Tuesday, 1 May 2012 18:32Quote: youngun, Tuesday, 1 May 2012 18:27Quote: Jane Doe, Tuesday, 1 May 2012 18:05I don't think you can write a 'prequel' without having an existing story to precede. Surely the book you write first IS the 'main' story? As for which to continue with . . . well, what story do you want to tell? What story is itching at your brain, driving you mad if you don't get it out there? THAT's the one you need to write. Call it a prequel, sequel, version 2.0. Who the frig cares? Just write the damn thing. As for a five book series. Again, I don't think you can plan that out without completing the first book. Only then will you know if there are any stories left to tell, and more importantly, if anyone wants to read them. x Say it again, Sammy. Did you mean play it again, Sammy? Don't you both mean: 'Play it once, Sammy, for old time's sake'? x
'Always tell the truth. If you can't always tell the truth, don't lie.'
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Tessie
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Quote: Jane Doe, Tuesday, 1 May 2012 21:24Quote: Tessie, Tuesday, 1 May 2012 18:32Quote: youngun, Tuesday, 1 May 2012 18:27Quote: Jane Doe, Tuesday, 1 May 2012 18:05I don't think you can write a 'prequel' without having an existing story to precede. Surely the book you write first IS the 'main' story? As for which to continue with . . . well, what story do you want to tell? What story is itching at your brain, driving you mad if you don't get it out there? THAT's the one you need to write. Call it a prequel, sequel, version 2.0. Who the frig cares? Just write the damn thing. As for a five book series. Again, I don't think you can plan that out without completing the first book. Only then will you know if there are any stories left to tell, and more importantly, if anyone wants to read them. x Say it again, Sammy. Did you mean play it again, Sammy? Don't you both mean: 'Play it once, Sammy, for old time's sake'? x Youngun's diving deep for words, so if you need him for anything just whistle. You know how to whistle don't you...
This post was last edited by Tessie, 01 May 2012, 21:38
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PERRY
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Quote: Tessie, Tuesday, 1 May 2012 21:37Quote: Jane Doe, Tuesday, 1 May 2012 21:24Quote: Tessie, Tuesday, 1 May 2012 18:32Quote: youngun, Tuesday, 1 May 2012 18:27Quote: Jane Doe, Tuesday, 1 May 2012 18:05I don't think you can write a 'prequel' without having an existing story to precede. Surely the book you write first IS the 'main' story? As for which to continue with . . . well, what story do you want to tell? What story is itching at your brain, driving you mad if you don't get it out there? THAT's the one you need to write. Call it a prequel, sequel, version 2.0. Who the frig cares? Just write the damn thing. As for a five book series. Again, I don't think you can plan that out without completing the first book. Only then will you know if there are any stories left to tell, and more importantly, if anyone wants to read them. x Say it again, Sammy. Did you mean play it again, Sammy? Don't you both mean: 'Play it once, Sammy, for old time's sake'? x Youngun's diving deep for words, so if you need him for anything just whistle. You know how to whistle don't you... I tried putting my lips together and blowing - it comes out as a raspberry. What's with that?? And yes, you get a similar sound there - whoever decides to gutterwalk.
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PERRY
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Quote: HBL, Tuesday, 1 May 2012 14:41Well I'm writing a prequel to a book that isn't written yet. Confused? Me too. LOL! My main plot is planned out and covers what I think will be a 5 book series and I decided to write a prequel in order to build to the main action. I thought my main character's backstory, how she became who she is at the start of the main plot, would be really interesting. So that's where I started the actual writing. I'm wondering if I need to go back to the original story arc and start there though. I completely lost momentum for my "prequel" (for want of a better word) half way through the second draft. I just feel the need to tell my readers more about the protagonist first. Maybe I should write the first chapter of the main book and upload it here, see what people think about being dropped into the heart of the action. No, I've done the same and stopped once I had enough to work on for the novel I intended. It's gathering dust waiting to be revisited and expanded. The reason I stopped is - like yourself - I came to a point where I needed to write about what the characters and world would become in order to properly explore the potential backgrounds. It's weird. It's like one of those American House transporatations where they plop the house onto new foundations.
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