storyoften
Storyoften is a term used in narrative theory to describe a measure of how frequently a story is advanced within a work or across a linked set of works. It captures the density of plot-advancing events relative to total time or to expository scenes, and is intended as a descriptive tool rather than a normative judgment.
Origin and usage: The term is a neologism that emerged in online discussions about serialized storytelling
Definition and measurement: Storyoften can be defined as the average number of plot-advancing moments per unit
Applications: Analysts use storyoften to compare pacing across episodes, seasons, or formats, and writers may use
Reception and critique: Critics warn that storyoften can oversimplify storytelling by focusing on event frequency at
Related concepts include narrative density, pacing, and plot progression analytics.