Back to Basics: Prologues
Is a prologue the right move for your story? Let’s figure that out together! In this Back to Basics course, we’ll talk about prologues:...
Back to Basics is a mini-course designed to help you build a strong foundation in writing. Learn the rules so you know when, where, and how to break them to your story's benefit. Courses may occasionally highlight specific writing styles or genres where the focal topic is most commonly used (or over-used).
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Prologue Challenge:
For this challenge, we’re going to try something a little different and narrow it down to one specific prompt.
Consider you’re in the middle of planning a story about a strong and powerful superhero protecting the city. Write a prologue from the perspective of an Average Joe living in that city. Aim for 500 to 1,000 words.
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