Hey guys!
I'm lucky enough to have the opportunity to pitch a sequel to my publisher next month. I'm writing a rough draft now. This is my first attempt at a sequel, and I'm wondering how much of the setting (same as in book one) needs to be explained?
Should I assume that people who are reading the sequel have already read book one? The situation with the characters is coming across naturally I think, but when it comes to describing the setting, there are moments where I feel like I'm basically repeating similar descriptions that can be found in book one.
What do you think? Is it safe to assume that my readers will already be somewhat familiar with the setting, or should I try to describe everything in a new way? I obviously will need some description, I'm just not sure how much. I don't want to bore the reader if they already have a visual in mind.
This is contemporary romance, if that matters.
Thanks!
I'm lucky enough to have the opportunity to pitch a sequel to my publisher next month. I'm writing a rough draft now. This is my first attempt at a sequel, and I'm wondering how much of the setting (same as in book one) needs to be explained?
Should I assume that people who are reading the sequel have already read book one? The situation with the characters is coming across naturally I think, but when it comes to describing the setting, there are moments where I feel like I'm basically repeating similar descriptions that can be found in book one.
What do you think? Is it safe to assume that my readers will already be somewhat familiar with the setting, or should I try to describe everything in a new way? I obviously will need some description, I'm just not sure how much. I don't want to bore the reader if they already have a visual in mind.
This is contemporary romance, if that matters.
Thanks!