Do you know the difference in a prologue and epilogue?

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How do you know when a story needs one or both?

My current work in progress (WIP) has a short introduction (prologue.) So, I thought doing a little research on the subject might be in order. After all, I do want the reader to read past the first couple of pages. Right?

Here’s what I learned about the two.

• A writer can use both to bookend a novel or use just one.
• A prologue is where you can introduce something important to the story.
• An epilogue is the cherry on top. The ending after the ending.

What I learned about a prologue.

A prologue should include one or all the three elements.

1. Setting/fictional world and how the character came to be there.
   • Set the stage with a frame of reference for the reader.
2.  An event key to the story and a character’s response.
   • Describe with action and suspense, not just adjectives.

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