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[…] From Kristen Lamb’s Blog, SEVEN DEADLY SINS OF PROLOGUES […]
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Has anyone ever thought that this whole concept (of the “evil” Prologue) only really applies to editors and wannabe writers? i.e. those who’ve given it too much thought. As a reader, mainly of horror...
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Just remember as a reader you are, for the most part, seeing prologues that we (editors) would consider good. This blog caters to those who are creating the final product you enjoy, but there is a LOT...
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[…] On writing prologues. […]
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I’m in the middle of writing a novel, and I decided a prologue would be a good thing. Now after reading this, I’m not so sure… Currently, my prologue takes place in 2003 – fifty years before the...
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I love reading long information dumps in fiction, as written already Victor Hugo and Herman Melville. Consequently, I will never be deterred from writing lengthy fourth-wall-breaking and...
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This definitely reassures me that my prologue is necessary. I was a little unsure at first, but now I know my purpose is correct. I am just really wondering how long should it be. I understand that it...
View ArticleBy: Rachel Liz
Yes there can! If you are writing it, you get to choose from beginning to end how your book will look. I like to get advice for writing from other fiction writers. Best word of advice I’ve ever...
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[…] The Seven Deadly Sins of Prologues by Kristen Lamb […]
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[…] The Seven Deadly Sins of Prologues by Kristen Lamb […]
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