: Re: Sequels and avoiding sequelitis Many of you have probably read a sequel to a book and have found it to be worse than the original book. I am writing a sequel and would like to know if

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One important thing to do is to keep all of the popular / familiar elements that people loved about the original story (or at least reference them). Bringing back beloved characters, themes, locations or even smaller details like running jokes or minor characters with persistent motivations can help a reader feel like they're at home in the new book.

However, the new book has to have a reason for being and a fresh story all of it's own. It primarily should be a new canvas painted with familiar pigments, a bold new direction in a journey with (at least some) familiar friends.

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