How long should a prologue be and what do you think the key ingredients are?
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I particularly liked Jonathan's example - I love prologues that, chronologically, come at the end of the story. I think that's probably the best example of a 'hook' as they often throw up questions or a mystery of some kind which can only be solved by reading the rest of the book.
A prologue is an introduction to a story. They are useful in sequels to inform the reader about the protagonist and the events that led to his/her growth in the previous novel.
I particularly liked Jonathan's example - I love prologues that, chronologically, come at the end of the story. I think that's probably the best example of a 'hook' as they often throw up questions or a mystery of some kind which can only be solved by reading the rest of the book.
A prologue is an introduction to a story. They are useful in sequels to inform the reader about the protagonist and the events that led to his/her growth in the previous novel.
For me, a prologue has too be short and right too the point, give the reader a very strong introduction of the character and the essence of the story.