Do authors on Steemit who write serialized fiction need to recap?
I was recently thinking about the H.P. Lovecraft story, "Herbert West–Reanimator". In that story, which was serizlized over several issues of a magazine, the author recaps the story at the beginning of each chapter. I have noticed that authors on Steemit tend to not recap their serialized fiction.
The question is, should we recap?
I do not (currently) recap for the following reasons:
- Steemit makes it easy to link the previous parts of a story, so the reader can simply click on the links
- The reader can click on the author's profile to see all of the stories by that author
- Most serialized fiction is released more often than once a month, so the story is still fresh in the mind of the reader
But as my wife would tell you, I am not always right.
Ultimately, as an author, what the reader wants is most important. If readers want recaps, then goshdarnit, I better start recapping.
What do you think?
Should Steemit authors give a quick paragraph or two recap of the story at the beginning of each new chapter in a serialized fiction piece?
Do you, as a reader, find recaps helpful?
Let me know!
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