romanzo autoconclusivo

English translation: standalone novel

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Italian term or phrase:romanzo autoconclusivo
English translation:standalone novel
Entered by: Maria Burnett

13:52 Jul 21, 2020
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Poetry & Literature / book
Italian term or phrase: romanzo autoconclusivo
I know it means without sequels, but is there a term in English to express this concept?
Thank you in advance.
Maria Burnett
United States
Local time: 09:44
standalone novel
Explanation:
"A standalone novel and a series of novels are quite different forms to publish and write. Selling your novel is easier if you understand the unique marketing qualities of each, and how publishers handle and receive them differently."
https://writersedit.com/fiction-writing/the-essential-guide-...
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Fiona Grace Peterson
Italy
Local time: 14:44
Grading comment
thank you so much
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



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4 +5standalone novel
Fiona Grace Peterson
4 +1self-contained novel
Isabelle Johnson


  

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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +5
standalone novel


Explanation:
"A standalone novel and a series of novels are quite different forms to publish and write. Selling your novel is easier if you understand the unique marketing qualities of each, and how publishers handle and receive them differently."
https://writersedit.com/fiction-writing/the-essential-guide-...

Fiona Grace Peterson
Italy
Local time: 14:44
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 44
Grading comment
thank you so much

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Mark Pleas
7 mins

agree  philgoddard
9 mins

agree  Isabella Nanni
9 mins

agree  Kathryn Jones
15 hrs

agree  martini
18 hrs
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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
self-contained novel


Explanation:
This would do it I think
Self-contained Fantasy novels? : Fantasy - Redditwww.reddit.com › comments › se...
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63 votes, 43 comments. Are there any really good fantasy novels that aren't a part of a series, or if they are, the story is self contained and …

Isabelle Johnson
Italy
Local time: 14:44
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 20

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Barbara Cochran, MFA: https://www.goodreads.com/questions/486395-is-this-a-self-co...
7 mins
  -> Thanks Barbara
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