Before launch
- Story bible completed
- Main character sheet completed
- World rules documented
- First 5 chapter hooks reviewed
- Blurb tested against target reader promise
- Tags selected for reader fit, not cleverness
- Update schedule chosen
Before each chapter
- The opening creates tension within the first page
- The protagonist has a concrete want
- Continuity checks pass for characters, powers, and timeline
- The chapter ending creates a reason to continue
- The author note does not weaken the final line
Use a repeatable publishing workflow
The full Serial Fiction Author Kit includes a publishing checklist, consistency checklist, story bible, character sheet, worldbuilding tracker, and blurb worksheet.