Every now and then, I see comments or memes about how chapter titles are cool, and authors should put them in their books.
I'm not overly fussed about them myself, but it does add a little something to the experience when the chapter heading is more than just a number.
Sometimes, I try to figure out if the title is a hint of what's to come, or if there's a special meaning to it, but as soon as I turn the page, the title is forgotten and I no longer care.
I'm currently in the process of revising my books, and one of the things I decided to do was add chapter titles. It's fun to do, but it's brought up a number of questions:
I'm not overly fussed about them myself, but it does add a little something to the experience when the chapter heading is more than just a number.
Sometimes, I try to figure out if the title is a hint of what's to come, or if there's a special meaning to it, but as soon as I turn the page, the title is forgotten and I no longer care.
I'm currently in the process of revising my books, and one of the things I decided to do was add chapter titles. It's fun to do, but it's brought up a number of questions:
- Do you remember the title of a chapter once its out of sight? (I don't)
- Do you expect the title to be relevant to something that happens in the chapter? (I do)
- Do you worry that chapter titles might include spoilers? (I sometimes do)
- Do you pick up on if a book's chapter titles adhere to a common theme? (I don't, but I like the idea)
- Can you recall a book where the chapter titles made an impression on you that lasted beyond the chapter/book? (I don't) What book was that, and what was the chapter title?