Literal Series

A literal series or literal show is a segment of literature made public via internet or sometimes publication. It may be a one-off release (literal show) or part of a periodically recurring series. A literal series that is intended to release a finite number of episodes is usually called a miniseries or serial (although the latter term also has other meanings). A short run lasting less than a year is known in the United States and Canada as a season and in the United Kingdom as a series. A season or series usually consists of 12-24 installments, however there is no defined length.

A single instance of a program is called an episode (which typically has a self contained plot that doesn't affect the otherall plot, however contributes to it through sub-plot and other various entanglements), although is sometimes referred to as a "show" or "chapter". A one-off release may be called a "special" or "special episode". Any other variations other than episode based literature would be known as a short story, or flash fiction. Many literal series never make it to publication as they're made free via the internet to the public, although many successful series are later released in paperback or hard cover format.