Writing a series is both exciting and emotional. From the first idea to the final chapter, the process becomes a long-term relationship with the characters and their world. Each book builds on the last, deepening connections not only between the characters, but between the writer and the story itself.

Living with the Characters

When you write a series, the characters stay with you in a very real way. Over time, you begin to understand them deeply:

• Their strengths and vulnerabilities
• The choices they struggle with
• The growth they experience from one book to the next

That emotional connection often becomes one of the most rewarding parts of the process.

Balancing the Big Picture

One of the challenges of writing a series is keeping an eye on the bigger story while honoring each individual book. There’s joy in weaving long-term arcs, planting seeds early, and trusting that everything will come together in time. It’s a careful balance of planning and intuition, knowing when to guide the story and when to let it unfold on its own.

Why It’s Worth It

Despite the challenges, writing a series is deeply fulfilling. Watching a story unfold across multiple books, and knowing readers will return to familiar characters, makes the emotional journey truly worthwhile.

Maria Cox