Have you used a prologue? Care to share your thoughts, pros or cons?
Monday, July 26, 2010
Prologue: Yay or Nay?
Have you used a prologue? Care to share your thoughts, pros or cons?
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4 comments:
I would say that as long as it's not too long then it's okay to have a prologue. Sometimes it's better because instead of having to flash back or have a detailed description you can tell it like it's happening right then. I would just make sure that you don't really need to start there. Having too much in the prologue or in flashback can mean that you are actually starting your book in the wrong place... Or that's what I think : ) Hope I helped.
I agree to keep it short. Some suspense novels sometimes have a prologue in the villain's pov. They are short and really add tension. Good luck!
I generally don't like prologues BUT... I have read two where I really thought it was done great and really added to the story where i couldn't imagine not doing one for it.So I guess it really depends how it's done and if it serves a purpose.
Good luck!
I've heard both yes and no. But I think I've heard that you can use them only if necessary. I hope it works out! =)
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