How to Write a Prologue

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A prologue is a story that takes place before or after the actual book itself but is still important.

TYPES OF PROLOGUES

1.  Start with an email or letter

2. Written from a point of view never used again.

3.  The Prologue is what happens at the end of the book.


QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF WHY WRITING A PROLOGUE:

1. Is it Necessary?

*  not every book needs a prologue. a prologue is optional. It is great if you have one, but you aren't forced to have a prologue in your book. 

2. Is it Interesting?

*you don't want your prologue to be all information.

*A prologue should still be a story.

3. Is it short?

*Most prologues are normally the same length as an average chapter in the book. 

*3-5 pages are the most common.

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