Serial novels?

[graniao]

How do you feel about these? They're becoming popular on sites like Kindle where authors can write and post at their leisure.
Anyone know of a good series? And what do you feel is the 'right' amount of time between installments?
Cheers.
Graniao

 

[A. S. Behsam]

Good book series on kindle, or in general?
Also, popular ones, or the less known ones...?

 

[The Judge]

graniao, are you asking from a reading sense -- ie you want to read some good books in serial form -- or from a writing sense, because you are thinking of serialising your own work? If the former, and you want to restrict this to YA, I'll leave this here. But if you're more interested in the writing aspects, I'll move this to General Writing Discussion, where you might get more through-put of people to help you.

 

[graniao]

I'm looking at both angles. Someone else is serializing two screenplays of mine and I'm interested in reading some good YA novels in this format to learn the craft.
So, suggestions either way, would be wonderful.
Thank you.

 

[graniao]

Looking for newer material, hard copy or Kindle. I'm more interested in a good story than the author's (current) fame. Thank you.

 

[The Judge]

I'll leave the thread here, then, since you're wanting suggestions for reading first and foremost. In the meantime, though, you might take a look at the Aspiring Writers forum, and particularly General Writing Discussion -- I can't recall seeing anything of this kind dicussed recently, but using the search facility might help you.

 

[morgan]

Looking for newer material, hard copy or Kindle. I'm more interested in a good story than the author's (current) fame. Thank you.

Well, it depends on what you want. Are you looking for romance? Action Adventure? Sci-fi? Fantasy?

I read a series a few years ago, the first of which was called "A crack in the line." It was about a boy and a girl in parallel realities that somehow crossed over. I remember I really liked the first two, but I think the final one was somewhat disappointing.

There's another series that came out a few years ago, which starts with a book called "Uglies." It takes place in a sci-fi world where people are made to go through this "transformation" when they become teens/adults that makes them beautiful, but also obedient.

Amanda Hocking is a popular YA writer who publishes only electronically. I've never read any of her work (I think it's mostly paranormal romance) but it's supposed to be good.

Judy Blundell is a great author, but she does more historical fiction.

I haven't read the Hunger Games, but they've risen in popularity somewhat recently, and they sound pretty interesting.

Hope that helps! I just got a nook last week, so I'm not that up to date with e-books, but if you read any that you really like, let me know. I'm always looking for more young adult books to read (It's what I write, mostly).

 

[Riley Dawson]

Any good serial novels recommendations?

 

[Wanted Hero]

I was giddy to see serials coming out more on Amazon. I started doing "Installments", releasing my novels every 60 days or less, always 50 pages or more, because many readers didn't want to wait. The whole concept kinda blew my mind, because I personally don't mind waiting...

Didn't think I'd see this subject here graniao, but I'll make you a deal (just for fun). If you want, PM me if you're interested, and I'll email my series to you, no obligations whatsoever.

Just read 'em and have some fun.

Let me know.