: Re: A subplot becoming another novel I'm writing a novel where I imagined two or three subplots (or storylines). Now I found that one of the subplots has evolved and grown so big that It can be

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If timing of the event permits, that's an excellent opportunity to create a hook for a sequel. Trim the plot to "slim" level in your current novel, close the two other plots properly, leave the third plot at a key point, and migrate all the rest to the sequel.

This won't be possible if a late point of the "big" plot is essential to the resolution of the current novel. In that case you will need to carry it through... or split your novel into a trilogy: part 1: introduce and expand all three plots, part 2: "the big plot" nearly to resolution, part 3: bring back two remaining plots and bring the grand finale.

Regardless, yes, if one plot totally dominates the story, to the point that the others can't get enough spotlight time, but show up rarely, it becomes frustrating. It's definitely better to isolate it some way, so that there's a clear segment where it's the only plot, and a clear segment where all plots get the same level of attention.

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