Book Quote by Marie Lu
“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
Source Interview: The Writer’s Journey Podcast, 2022
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.
