Epilogue Pros and Cons: But Wait ��� There’s More!

Here's the latest from Jami Gold, Paranormal Author :

We’ve talked before about whether a prologue would help or hurt our story. At the other end of a book, we might face a similar question about whether our story needs an epilogue or not.

Epilogues aren’t quite as reviled as prologues, but some people do fall into the “don’t like” camp. So let’s take a look at epilogues: how they differ from normal endings, what they can do, and what they shouldn’t do.

What Makes an Epilogue an Epilogue?

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