As I've been making more notes and outlining chapters for my next novel, I noticed that many of these chapters would essentially serve as filler content. My idea was to make a series of novels with the chapters being in a more episodic format. I've changed my mind now. I'd rather write a standalone book with a definitive ending. Instead of being in the style of a TV show, this single book will be more like a miniseries. Doing research, I found that many miniseries were adapted from books, so this makes quite a bit of sense.
Countless forms of media rely too much on the series format and franchise building. Whatever happened to all the stories that stood on their own with a clear beginning and end? Why bother deluding the quality of a story by making sequels? While there are stories that benefit from continuations, it seems like many sequels today are just a way to make more money. Nothing should be made in an attempt to capture the spirit of an original work. It's almost never very successful.
Although I plan to write more stories centering on the protagonist from my debut novel, each story will have its own merits. "The Other Side of Grand," "Mochi Boy," and "Kotoba" all represent the progression of life. As the character of Kai is important to me, his story continues through my own experiences and views on life.
My next novel will merely be a departure from my usual work, but with my sensibilities intact.
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