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How to write a successful novel sequel — Hunger Games 2: Catching Fire (Part 1) by Suzanne Collins

How to start a sequel

Be a Brilliant Writer
63 min readOct 12, 2024

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The middle is the hardest part of a story, just like the second book is the hardest book to get right in a trilogy.

So let’s analyze how world-famous mega-successful writer Suzanne Collins did it for her Hunger Games series. Might come in handy for those of us interested in writing our own stories, sequels, trilogies, and series ~

This is Part 1 of our Hunger Games: Catching Fire (Book 2) dissection-analysis for writers who want to hone their craft!

  • Part 2: Coming soon
  • Part 3: Coming soon
  • And you can check out the deep-dive analysis of Book 1 in the series, here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

Who this book is for: Fans of action-adventure, dystopian with a dash of romance, fans of Roman culture reconfigured with a modern spin, survival stories (both physical and emotional survival), and anyone interested in learning to be a better storyteller.

Scylighter rating: given at the end of Part 3.

Ready to get started?

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