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The best way to write any novel (or story)is to write it as if it is a standalone. By all means leave areas that can be explored in a sequel, and good characterization will enable you to pick up the story anyway, as there will be backstories, alliances, problems etc to flesh out. But by writing with one eye to a sequel or as part of a trilogy, before knowing if the first book will be published you risk short changing the reader in book one, and placing artificial, unnecessary limitations on your story and action.

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