I had an erroneous idea that writing a duology would be…
“I had an erroneous idea that writing a duology would be simpler than writing a trilogy because I would get to cut out the middle book. It turns out it was actually harder because 'Wildcard' became this combination of having to write a book two and three at the same time.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Writing a duology isn’t easier; trying to compress two books into one creates complexity.
In simple terms: Writing fewer books can be harder.
Key Takeaway
Plan structure meticulously.
Themes
writing
structure
novel
Mood
pragmatic
cautious
Type
advisory
reflective
When to use this quote
- publishing
- author workshops
Key Concepts
plotting
series planning
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do authors assume fewer books are simpler?
- How can you balance scope and depth?
A Different Perspective
Time pressure may force shortcuts.