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Originally Posted by VydorScope
OK... here is what I think sets you up for best chances... but keep in mind, I am early in the game here so not proven this out....i could be way wrong
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Such a laundry list should always start out with:
Write well.
That said, we have examples of writers who have done these things, and it hasn't guaranteed success for them (though, in some cases, due to the one item you omitted).
I would question the value of your recommendation to start with a series, because if the first book isn't received well, there isn't much likelihood of the other books being picked up. I think a better recommendation would be to make sure your first book is as good as it can be as a standalone product... just in case it is destined to stand alone.
At the beginning of your writing (career? hobby? masochistic mania?), you may still be searching for and later refining your genre, your voice, your style. Maybe you can continue your first book with a sequel; or maybe a better idea will come to you in the meantime, or you'll discover that your heart is in another type of book, genre or writing style. Either way, don't force yourself into a corner you might not want to write yourself out of later.