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I'm not familiar with this author or the story, though your insights and observations were interesting, especially the use of color. Writing a serial is quite different than writing a novel. I've written three novels, though nothing published yet. I've never tried a serial, though probably won't as this type of writing and the stress that goes with it as an author doesn't appeal to me. I do too much rewriting. I can understand your warning about dry chapters. Too easy to lose readers. Thanks for a thoughtful post.

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Thank you for reading and commenting! Yes, serial writing is definitely its own beast. I’ve been writing mine as I go, which has led to adrenaline-pumping moments some weeks when life has thrown other stuff at me and I have to scramble to finish on time. But for me that’s been part of the fun, in a weird way, and it definitely makes me keep writing. I also enjoy the instant feedback from readers. I’d be interested to know more about your novels!

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thanks for your thoughts on this book! making me want to read it again... it was ages ago now and i cant remember it beyond vaguenesses

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GREAT takeaways. Thank you so much for writing this. It's making me think more about literary uses of both Color and Whale-Facts LOL!

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Thanks. I’ll reach out to you on a DM.

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