So I’m writing my first and probably only 3 book trilogy with the same characters as their story is a little longer than I expected. It’s crazy. I never thought I’d do it, but I am totally looking for your help. Let me know which one you like the best.
There are seven groups and I have to google Form at the bottom… please let me know…
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Group 2
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Group 7
Please Vote here: https://forms.gle/etm2ytUMxPsoeWcm6
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get reader input when deciding between multiple book trilogy concepts?
One effective method is using a Google Form poll shared directly with your audience. By presenting each concept group side by side and asking readers to vote, you crowdsource the decision to the people most likely to read the finished series. This approach works especially well when you have multiple viable options, such as seven distinct character groups, and need honest outside feedback.
What is a same character trilogy in fiction writing?
A same character trilogy is a three-book series where the same core characters carry their story across all three volumes. Authors typically choose this format when a single story grows too long for one book but remains too connected to split into unrelated standalone novels. It allows for deeper character development and a continuous narrative arc spread across three installments.
Which is better for a first trilogy — planning it from the start or letting it grow naturally from one book?
Some authors discover their story requires a trilogy only after the narrative expands beyond a single book’s scope, rather than planning it upfront. This organic approach can result in a more character-driven series, as the trilogy structure emerges from the story’s actual needs. The trade-off is that mid-series structural decisions, like choosing which character group anchors the arc, may require reader feedback to resolve.
