So I've finished a rough draft of my novel (YA - Speculative). I've got a lot of revising and editing to do, but I'm starting with a bit of a dilemma. I really like the story as it is, but it's violating some of the 'rules' for getting published. And getting it published is my goal - no doubt about that.
First, it's the start of a trilogy and first time authors are suppose to try to sell just one book first. I've just heard a few agents/editors talk about 'trilogy burnout'. Second, it starts slow with regards to the action.
Here's the decision I'm facing: Do I change it now to make it more marketable? Or do I complete it as I like it, try to sell it, then revise it if I can't?
For me, the full story I have is definitely a trilogy. The first book has a good character arc and ends with a portion of the full task completed. But the overall conflict is unresolved. And the slow start makes the action much more effective when it arrives and gives more character development that will be useful over three books.
But I do see how I could cut it down to a stand-alone book and jump into the action quicker. It would probably be a fine book that way, but not the whole story I want to tell and ultimately not as good. (I don't believe that writing the best book and getting your book published always coincide)
I know no one can answer this question for me, but other people's opinions will help me think more clearly. So do I write what I want or do I change it now to go for publishing?
First, it's the start of a trilogy and first time authors are suppose to try to sell just one book first. I've just heard a few agents/editors talk about 'trilogy burnout'. Second, it starts slow with regards to the action.
Here's the decision I'm facing: Do I change it now to make it more marketable? Or do I complete it as I like it, try to sell it, then revise it if I can't?
For me, the full story I have is definitely a trilogy. The first book has a good character arc and ends with a portion of the full task completed. But the overall conflict is unresolved. And the slow start makes the action much more effective when it arrives and gives more character development that will be useful over three books.
But I do see how I could cut it down to a stand-alone book and jump into the action quicker. It would probably be a fine book that way, but not the whole story I want to tell and ultimately not as good. (I don't believe that writing the best book and getting your book published always coincide)
I know no one can answer this question for me, but other people's opinions will help me think more clearly. So do I write what I want or do I change it now to go for publishing?