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During the "resolution and closure" phase of a story, can you start a new arc for a sequel story, or do you absolutely need to close the story?
Sure, it can be signaled. When the Death Star explodes, we are shown quite explicitly that Darth Vader escapes. But that is not mentioned at all in the rest of that movie. It sets up the sequel, ...
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During the "resolution and closure" phase of a story, can you start a new arc for a sequel story, or do you absolutely need to close the story?
Do not end a book in a cliffhanger.
You always want your readers to be satisfied. If the end provides the satisfying resolution that the readers seek, they will look for more books by you. A ...
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During the "resolution and closure" phase of a story, can you start a new arc for a sequel story, or do you absolutely need to close the story?
Hinting at a potential sequel is absolutely fine, but just make sure you don't leave the readers unsatisfied. If you do, then they'll be expecting a sequel. If you're going for traditional-publishing, ...
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