I have been asked to critique a script and during the back and forth banter it became clear that the script I critiqued was part one of a three part series of movies this guy wants to write. He's written this one, it's feature length, parts two and three are going to be the same length (all on spec) and when I ask him about dangling plot points he tells me that gets resolved in parts two or three.
So far I've told him this. One of my writing profs had this to say about sequels: "If this isn't the most interesting thing that's ever happened to this character, then why aren't you telling that story?" I also told him that he should probably write the best movie he can and this would supersedes any dangling plot lines held in reserve for a part two and three. Get the first one sold and worry about the rest later.
I also told him I'd ask around and get other opinions. So, here I am. When you write, is it okay to write with parts two and three in mind?
So far I've told him this. One of my writing profs had this to say about sequels: "If this isn't the most interesting thing that's ever happened to this character, then why aren't you telling that story?" I also told him that he should probably write the best movie he can and this would supersedes any dangling plot lines held in reserve for a part two and three. Get the first one sold and worry about the rest later.
I also told him I'd ask around and get other opinions. So, here I am. When you write, is it okay to write with parts two and three in mind?