My current WIP is a YA book that I've plotted out to be a trilogy. The first book is written (and revised) and comes in at 56k words, with parts two & three expected to be around the same length. As I intended this to play out over three books, I've left certain plot points partly unresolved with a view to them becoming the focus of the subsequent books. Would ending like this be off-putting to agents? I'm just about ready to start querying.
Hi Neil, I know it is ages since you posted, but I have not been on the site for ages.
Is 56k enough words for a novel? Isn't that around the amount for a novella?
I recall reading that agents and publishers aren't keen on novellas.
I may be wrong, I often am. Well, my family can't be wrong all the time.
I fully agree with Jonathan.
I am sure as readers we have wondered what becomes of characters at the end of a novel. For example an unresolved sub-plot. A looming threat. A possible romance. However, the main issue should be resolved. Did the protagonist achieve, partly achieve, or fail to achieve his aims at the end of your novel.
I hope that helps.
Thanks Jonathan, the main plot is resolved, so looks like it's time to start submitting