5 Benefits Of Writing A Book Series

Intimidation is common among beginner writers. Establishing common ground with your target audience may be challenging, but starting early will boost your career. It’s essential to establish your credibility and get yourself out there, even if you start small.

 

Social media sites like Instagram and Twitter can help establish your fan base. Be sure to follow like-minded individuals and engage with their own content. Maintaining your proactiveness will pay off in the long run.

 

#2 – Explore Your Writing Ability

Exploring your writing in-depth involves more critical thinking. You can examine your characters, plot, and setting. There are tons of resources ranging from classes to books to help with your writing ability.

Sites such as Udemy include hundreds of classes to help you write your own book series. Hundreds of books on Amazon can help with your writing ability. 

Here are some recommendations below: 

• How to Write A Series: A Guide to Series Types and Structure by Sara Rosett
• Strategic Series Author: Plan, write and publish a series to maximize readership & income by Crystal Hunt 

If you are a fantasy or sci-fi writer, then worldbuilding will play a massive role in your writing skill.

There are several books I recommend below: 

• Worldbuilding for Fantasy Fans and Authors by M.D. Presley
• On Writing and Worldbuilding by Timothy Hickson

 

#3 – Readers Love Surprises

As a writer, it’s essential to keep your fans turning the page. Writing your own series will help you with that. Suspense and tension are key to keeping your readers engaged.

 

There are several books below that can help you with building more suspense and tension:

• Mastering Suspense, Structure, and Plot by Jane Cleland 
• How to Develop Story Tension by Amy Deardon

 

#4 – More Sales

 

If you write a compelling first book in your series, then bookworms will most likely buy the next one in your saga. 

 

Choose a project that you will most likely finish asap. That way, you can move on to the next project. A cluttered mind will only slow you down. Creating SMART goals will also help you complete your project quickly.

 

#5 – Can Help Build Your Fan Base

Building your fan base will help advance your career. You can make it through your blogs and social media outlets. Showcasing your book series will keep your readers engaged and ready to buy the next book in your series. However, you must be vigilant and consistent with your marketing for efficient results.  

 

Thank you for reading! I hope you found this useful and that you are ready to begin your first series. Please comment below if you have any stories of your progress. 

 

Happy writing!