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purchase a completed
“season,” as well as
taking along a
smaller book on
your trip to the
beach or the park
(although so many
readers use a Kindle,
Kobo, Nook, or other digital
readers, that this probably doesn’t
matter as much).
Streaming services and networks today,
offer serial fiction by way of episodic shows. including one of the latest, Kindle Vella
While most of them remain visual medium (not to be confused with Kindle). Let us not
offerings only, “Castle” (used to air on ABC) forget Podcasts, either. Especially with the
led to some hardbound novels. Including establishment of a Podcast as an elective choice
Heat Rises, Heat Wave, and Naked Heat, written in each Toastmasters Path.
by Richard Castle (undoubtedly a nom de Over the next few months, in this column,
plume). If memory serves, each of these we’ll take a look at some of the various
books was referenced in the television show, platforms for serial publishing, tips and
as well. Ah, the synergy of cross-platform techniques for succeeding at writing serial
promotion! fiction, and more. And don’t be surprised if I
Serial fiction, whether you consider it old toss in a challenge or a contest or two—maybe
or new, is experiencing explosive growth. I’m even in serial fashion!
aware of nine platforms that offer serial fiction
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