Question about manuscript!

Raindrops · Mar 18, 2007

Is it possible to successfully make two books out of one manuscript? Thank you!

Shady Lane · Mar 18, 2007

As in chronologically, creating a sequel, or by unwinding the ms into two seperate plots?

The first one sounds more plausible, but be aware that books demanding sequels are much harder to sell.

scribbler1382 · Mar 18, 2007

Yeah, but you need a really sharp knife.

Novelust · Mar 18, 2007

Rip it in half, send it to the printer?

CheshireCat · Mar 18, 2007

Raindrops said:
Is it possible to successfully make two books out of one manuscript? Thank you!

It's possible to make ten books out of one manuscript if you have enough plot and characters for it.

Of course, it's also possible to not have enough of either to turn one manuscript into a book.

Raindrops · Mar 18, 2007

Great info! Thank you! The book has tons of characters, but ties together smoothly. I've heard others say that if the ending isn't satisfiable/tied up loose ends, I will lose my readers.

Okay, so if I do this, how would I start the second half? I've read a lot of R.L. Stine books, and he ends it with a sneak peek of the second book. Does this always work, or would I have to make the second portion a stand alone?
Thank you!

PeeDee · Mar 18, 2007

I'd worry less about making the second half right now and worry about making the first book into a solid, freestanding thing all by itself. After all, if you don't get a contract for book two, you've got to make sure book one can stand on its own.

Raindrops · Mar 18, 2007

Thank you, PeeDee. After reading your post, I think it's best to leave it as is, and finish the rewrites.

Question about manuscript!

Raindrops

Shady Lane

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scribbler1382

Write For You, Edit For The Reader

Novelust

*Does not molest books.

CheshireCat

Mostly purring. Mostly.

Raindrops

PeeDee

Where's my tea, please...?

Raindrops