A.R. Simmons asked Sage Nestler:

I know that prologues and epilogues are passe. In your opinion, should they be?

Sage Nestler I absolutely do not think that prologues and epilogues should be passe. I use them in just about every single one of my novels, and I feel that they are a great tool. Prologues are a great way to either give a snapshot of the future or the past to the reader without it being too lengthy and boring, while epilogues allow you to wrap up your characters and story in an efficient manner, or make room for the rest of the series. When I read books, the prologues and epilogues tend to be my favorite part of the novel, and they are my favorite parts to write as an author. My only tip for this, however, is that if you are using prologues and epilogues, make sure that they are powerful. If they aren't, then they shouldn't be included in your novel.

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