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John Smithers
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Chapter names: The various ways of implementing them and why should I care

I see many times, that authors use various name formats for chapters:

  • "***"
  • "Twenty Four"
  • "Chapter 5"
  • "XIX"
  • "Last Resort"
  • "Ad notam" (or something Latin or any foreign, (!not author!) language)
  1. For which reason do I need to use any of these methods of naming? Is there any hidden technique?

    For example, if I want to write a 'thinking' book, I will name chapters with Roman digits (not sure, but as an example).
    If I want to write a 'funny' book, I will name the chapters with 'funny' names.

  2. Can I name my chapters in a different language than I write in?
    Use Latin for chapters and English for the story, for example.