Do I have to reintroduce the characters for each chapter?

[Vahn]

Just like the title say, do I have to reintroduce the characters for each and every single chapter? I get that I had to describe them the first time around as I introduced them but when they show up again, is it correct of me to assume my readers already know what they look like base on my earlier description OR should I just go ahead and describe their looks all over again and give back history? I am sort of assuming it's the first but maybe someone can correct me?

[Konsaki]

Just like the title say, do I have to reintroduce the characters for each and every single chapter? I get that I had to describe them the first time around as I introduced them but when they show up again, is it correct of me to assume my readers already know what they look like base on my earlier description OR should I just go ahead and describe their looks all over again and give back history? I am sort of assuming it's the first but maybe someone can correct me?

I wouldn't stop the story flow just to give a complete reintroduction of a character unless that's a quirk to how your story works, like 'Big Human on Campus' does with species introduction.
Giving bits and pieces of information during normal story flow would be the best case scenario to remind the reader of specific traits like hair/eye/skin colors or habits like the character always rubbing their nose. If anything, generic clothing description will at least give the illusion that the character is 'real' due to clothing changes.

[Crescent Pulsar S]

In fan-fiction, some don't bother with appearances or background information at all, and many find that acceptable. However, appearance and background can help establish where and when things take place, which is most useful when the story diverges from canon events. That said, I'll assume that "reintroduction" means that they've already been introduced. In which case, it would depend on the time and occasion.

How much time has passed since the last time they were introduced? For instance, it would be pointless if their appearance and/or circumstances haven't changed; no one wants to wants to "learn" anything about something they're already aware of. You can usually get away with noting a change of clothes, but it's best to reserve revisiting these subjects for effect (say the character is looking in the mirror while they're brushing their teeth, and the scar is mentioned because they're looking at it because of the memory it evokes), occasion (the character can't always wear the usual clothing just anywhere), and plot relevance (because it might serve a purpose beyond the usual and/or expected).

Basically, if nothing has changed since the last time, and you're pretty sure that your readers know what to expect, or shouldn't have a problem remembering certain details from before, then a reintroduction to anything isn't necessary. This includes the time it takes between the creation of chapters, if they're made public over time rather than all at once: because it's the writer's job to get the details that they want stuck in the reader's mind to stick, and readers who read a number of chapters already completed are going to be wondering (and possibly getting upset over) why they're going over the same information over and over again, as if they're not expected to have a better memory than a goldfish.

[PCHeintz72]

I'd only describe if there are changes from the last point they were in the story.

Just as an example... Say Ranma meets Nabiki at school and this is a scene in the story. Nabiki is likely in her school uniform. If next time that Nabiki comes up in the story is say that evening, if she is wearing something different or her appearance changed... like all wet and in short shorts with a blue top... readers should likely know, and why if relevant to the plot or scene.

[Spica75]

Do I have to reintroduce the characters for each chapter

Unless there´s a special reason, NO.

[Cheb]

Use their features in addressing them. Readers need reminders. Don't be stingy with these, but don't overdo it either.
For example, I introduce an OC who is a pink rabbit. Once in a while I write the pink rabbit said: "... instead of addressing him by name. I repeat this in each chapter, several times, until he is finally gone from the story.

Hair color, occupation, mode of dress - anything would do.

[Vahn]

So since my warp realities deal with the sailor senshi and I had introduce them quite some time ago. Would it be correct of me to write "No!" Rei shouted in despair. Instead of "No!" Sailor Mars shouted in despair or "No!" Mars shouted in despair. Since they are still technically in their powered up form but readers already know from earlier chapters who's who and all the character on the battle field already know each other anyway. Trying to nail down the correct method or could I use those interchangeably if I feel like I wanted?

[Té Rowan]

If they are fukued up, it's probably best to use their battle names. You could easily use the shorthand once it's known that Sailor Mars is the only Mars in the area... unless you want the ambiguity, of course.

If they're in their civvies and being civvies, their civilian names will likely be better.

[Cheb]

I believe that distinction between the civilian and Senshi forms is very important and that it is wrong to call the Senshi by their civilian names. They themselves *never* mix these. Aslo, they never abridge the titles. When I write Venus addressing her friend as "Mars" in my fic, I keep in mind that she really says "Sailor Mars", it's the same as presuming they talk Japanese though I write their words in Russian.

The most egregious example would be them girls shouting "Sailor Super chibi Moon!" in full when she gets hit. Yeah. Solid, indivisible blocks of gaijin gibberish. You have better chances trying to split a word mid-kanji.

[Spica75]

So since my warp realities deal with the sailor senshi and I had introduce them quite some time ago. Would it be correct of me to write "No!" Rei shouted in despair. Instead of "No!" Sailor Mars shouted in despair or "No!" Mars shouted in despair. Since they are still technically in their powered up form but readers already know from earlier chapters who's who and all the character on the battle field already know each other anyway. Trying to nail down the correct method or could I use those interchangeably if I feel like I wanted?

All 3 would be fine as those are still proper names.
As long as they´re transformed, preference should go towards senshi/sailor names, while untransformed you should stick to real names unless you have a specific reason not to.


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I believe that distinction between the civilian and Senshi forms is very important and that it is wrong to call the Senshi by their civilian names.

Yes, but their civillian names are still proper in senshi form, while the opposite is rarely true.

Use their features in addressing them. Readers need reminders. Don't be stingy with these, but don't overdo it either.
For example, I introduce an OC who is a pink rabbit. Once in a while I write the pink rabbit said: "... instead of addressing him by name. I repeat this in each chapter, several times, until he is finally gone from the story.

Hair color, occupation, mode of dress - anything would do.

Yes, but beware of using it too much. For example, in Ranma fanfics it is dreadfully common for writers to use "the pigtailed boy/girl" and it very quickly becomes extremely annoying and grating.

As someone wrote in a "do´s and dont´s" of writing, don´t be afraid of using character names. (and likewise, don´t overuse replacements, and do NOT overuse descriptors instead of names)

[Cheb]

Yes, but their civillian names are still proper in senshi form, while the opposite is rarely true.

This also confuses the reader. Which form they are in at the moment? Sometimes it's obvious, but sometimes it's not.

[Vahn]

So would it be improper if I put reminder in as they show up again

ex1: Usagi Tsukino aka Sailor Moon then short hand her to either Usagi or Moon in the She Said part or should I refer to her as Sailor moon the entire time in the she Said part at all time?

Ex2: "No!" Sailor Mars shouted in despair as her friend Sailor Moon was sliced in half
or would it be better to write it like this :
"No! Sailor Mars shouted in despair as Usagi was sliced in half
or....
"No!" Mars shouted in despair as Usagi was sliced in half.

Could all three way be correct or should I stick to the first one and address them by their full title each and every single time?

The thing is they would still be in pitch battle for 2 chapters straight and I had yet to add in the word "de-transformed" or "revert back" when applied to the Senshi. So would the incessant reminder that it's sailor moon on the battle field every time she spoke be needlessly overuse?

[Cheb]

In this case, that would be redundant.

[PCHeintz72]

I agree with some of the others... senshi name in senshi form.... civilian name in civilian form... otherwise you confuse the reader.

Stating their name is not really reintroducing them though... it is merely stating whom is being addressed, or whom is doing the addressing...

They are as of my last read through in Warped Realities currently transformed... keep to the senshi names.

Since you state they are to be battling for the next two chapters, then there should be no need to use civilian names... Any reader at this point should simply know Mars is Rei, and so forth...

I am less caring on full vs. shortened name use though... To me, reading 'Mars' and 'Sailor Mars' is the same thing, and will not even think to fault you on it. Having said that, in the American release I have, they do use the full Senshi name more than would be expected.

[Vahn]

In warp they have been battling for the past two chapters not the next two. So are you saying example one from my post above cherb would be tue correct way to go about it?