ScrappyPaperDoodler
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By my rough estimation, the vast majority of authors refer to entries in a series as a 'part'. I recently saw a story divided into volumes, and I’ve mainly seen 'chapter' as an alternative to parts.
I’ve been wondering about 'episode' as an alternative, simply because I think a lot of readers expect a relatively self-contained story in each instalment of a series.
What’s your approach to the naming of series instalments? Do you ever shake it up, is it mainly habit, or do you handle it on a case-by-case basis?
P.S. I wish there were a function to group stories in a series without retaining the same name with a number at the end. Then again, that might drive readers insane if it’s not clearly communicated.
I’ve been wondering about 'episode' as an alternative, simply because I think a lot of readers expect a relatively self-contained story in each instalment of a series.
What’s your approach to the naming of series instalments? Do you ever shake it up, is it mainly habit, or do you handle it on a case-by-case basis?
P.S. I wish there were a function to group stories in a series without retaining the same name with a number at the end. Then again, that might drive readers insane if it’s not clearly communicated.