To Sequel or Not to Sequel?

As a writer, have you ever started writing a book that you meant to be a standalone and then realize that there’s too much going on with the plot to wrap it all up in one book? That’s where I’m at. As hard as I try to make standalone stories, I happen to find a way to turn it into a sequel, trilogy, or even a series.

New Inkitt Story: Infectious

Wren Gallagher was among the first to become infected in an effort to save her sister and boyfriend from a destructive virus that turned the world into a wasteland. Rounded up for a government experiment over 4 years later, Wren receives a trial cure to her affliction, but once rehabilitated, she can never leave.

Online Writing Platforms

Most authors I’ve spoken to have said that their writing journey either started out with poetry or by posting various works of fanfiction on online writing platforms such as Wattpad, Inkitt, Goodnovel, etc. Here are some pros and cons of using these free writing platforms for your stories: