| I don't think serialized books are a good idea. Overall, it seems like authors get the best results when they basically write out the whole story (or at least map it out thoroughly) and then chop it into pieces. When they try to write a bit of the story, and then keep adding on more isolated stories to it—or worse, try to elongate the plot across more installments that were originally unplanned—the whole series just turns into an awkward, embarrassing mess. Of course, there are exceptions, but I think the kids at home watching this probably should not attempt it.
That is actually related to something someone said earlier. I think. I was reading the posts and one of them made me think of it. | 