Exploring Sprawl and Narrative Depth in Serial Fiction

This chapter delves into the concept of sprawl in serial fiction, emphasizing the importance of avoiding filler and recycling old material. It discusses creating tightly paced story arcs within a broader world, using examples from a web serial known for its extreme length and narrative cycles. The conversation also touches on character arcs in million-word stories and the interconnected character pairs in a series of novels, highlighting diverse storytelling directions and narrative possibilities.

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