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Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny
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I like a short prologue. It has to tie into the story and give you required information. I really felt that Prologue for Kiss of a Demon King was a very wise move on Kresley Cole's part, because it helped to see Sabine (who is somewhat questionable morally) in a sympathetic light.I have to have a good epilogue. Happy future times, preferably with kids.
Depends on the prologue. I've read some that are very important to the story and I've read some that are "huh?".I do prefer them to be on the shorter side but again it depends on their significance to the story.
Yes, significance to the story is important, but I really just want to open up the book and be immediately pulled into the story by the first word. Prologues just feel like the user's manual to a really great new tech gadget you got - that you HAVE to read in order to get the best use out of it. I just wanna open it up and start to play right away!
Sometimes you need that backstory to set the stage for the story to come. If it's short, a prologue is good, otherwise I prefer it to be chapter 1 with a heading like June, 1702 - then chapter 2 being something like August, 1883.
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That makes sense, Dhestiny.
Bekah wrote: "So... I'm curious...
how do you guys feel about prologues?
Generally I do not like them. If they are super short and to the point - a page or two long, I don't mind, and I feel they do add ..."
Bekah have you read "Addicted" ... The Prolouge is unbelievable
how do you guys feel about prologues?
Generally I do not like them. If they are super short and to the point - a page or two long, I don't mind, and I feel they do add ..."
Bekah have you read "Addicted" ... The Prolouge is unbelievable
I absolutely love a good epilogue. When it tells a heart-warming HEA that includes kids or gives a teaser for the next book it makes me all warm and fuzzy feeling. I like closure.
The prolgue to the book I'm writing starts out with the main character's death, the husband's breakdown and the baby wailing.
Holy Crap! WOW! Sound like a beginning that really pulls you in.When does this come out?
Sometime after I finish it. LOLIt's my first, and things have taken on a life of their own. I've been doing some rewrites on it. I have only 12 chapters or so.
Good for you. What a great start.
Thanks! :)
Rachael wrote: "Bekah wrote: "So... I'm curious... how do you guys feel about prologues?
Generally I do not like them. If they are super short and to the point - a page or two long, I don't mind, and I fee..."
No, I haven't read addicted yet. I do LOVE a good epilogue too...but sometimes I just feel like the prolouge isn't needed. I love LK's prologue, they are short, to the point, and make sense.
Bekah wrote: "So... I'm curious... how do you guys feel about prologues?
Generally I do not like them. If they are super short and to the point - a page or two long, I don't mind, and I feel they do add ..."
I'm wishy washy on a prologue. I can take them or leave them. Generally I say leave em.
I agree with Rachel. Addicted by Charlotte Featherstone had the most beautifully written prologue.
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Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny
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UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Thanks! :)"I hope I get to read your book one day, Dhestiny.
Thanks, Danielle! Someday I'll get it done :)
how do you guys feel about prologues?
Generally I do not like them. If they are super short and to the point - a page or two long, I don't mind, and I feel they do add to the story. I just don't like it when they are pages and pages long, like another chapter all together. It just really irritates me. That is one thing that is great about Lisa's books. Her prologues are short and to the point, if she has them at all.
Now epilogues - I so desperately want an epilogue! I love those!
Thoughts?