How to write a prologue

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Image courtesy of Tumisu via Pixabay Hi SErs! It’s a day of Harmony here at Story Empire :) Today, as promised, we’re here to close up this series on prologues with an easy, at-a-glance…

A prologue serves as an introduction to the story, setting the stage for what's to come, and can be an excellent way to engage readers from the outset. Your prologue can: Provides background info/context Sets the tone for the story And/or gives a glimpse into the story's world. For example, prologues may include historical or cultural context, or an opening scene that establishes the theme and mood of the work, or a vignette of an event that happened long before the story started.

Do you need to write a prologue for your novel? If so, here's how to do it right.

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Fun fact: writers love writing prologues. But readers hate having to read them! So what are you, a writer who loves prologues, going to do? Most advice you’ll find will tell you to avoid them…

What is a prologue, and do you really need one? Find out the purpose they serve and how to craft the perfect prologue for your book.

The prologue appears at the very beginning of a novel as a section before the first chapter of the book. A good prologue will feel essential to the novel and not just a bonus chapter or a stalling tactic on the part of the writer. To write...

Starter or idea for a chapter, prologue, short story, etc.