Writing Advice Roundup: Should You Write a Prologue?
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Every scene in your work should have a purpose, and your prologue especially needs to be worth having your reader start your story from the beginning twice. While you might craft a wonderful hook that leaves your reader thirsty for answers, it may also just delay the immersive experience. It takes some time to get settled into a new universe, after all. Here are some resources to help you decide whether your manuscript would benefit from a prologue or if you’re better off without it.
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