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Q&A Is a sequel allowed to start before the end of the first book?

A "sequel" that takes place during the events of its predecessor is called a midquel (or more precisely, an "intraquel"). In your case, only the first 25% of your second book is intraquel, but the ...

posted 5y ago by F1Krazy‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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#4: Attribution notice removed by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-12T21:42:33Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision by (deleted user) · 2019-12-08T12:12:15Z (almost 5 years ago)
A "sequel" that takes place during the events of its predecessor is called a midquel (or more precisely, an "intraquel"). In your case, only the first 25% of your second book is intraquel, but the point is: not only is this allowed, but it's so common there's even a term for it.

To give you another example, that's probably more relevant to your own story: _Shrek Forever After_ begins during the events of _Shrek 1_, with Fiona's parents being informed that she's been rescued from the tower just before they were due to sign a deal with Rumpelstiltskin. This is what sparks Rumpelstiltskin's vendetta with Shrek, and sets up the main storyline.

So if your second book needs to be part-intraquel, go ahead and make it part-intraquel.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2019-06-15T15:56:00Z (over 5 years ago)
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