How To Write A Good Prologue

Let's talk about how to write an effective prologue -- with some examples of really strong and memorable prologues from bestselling books.

This will include both big books and shorter novellas:

- Epic space operas / sci fi (Leviathan Wakes)
- Social critique / satirical (Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy)
- Action / In medias res (Leviathan Wakes)
- Mystical and folkloric prologues (Pillars of the Earth, A Fig for All the Devils)
- Sensorial / immersive (Fig for All the Devils)
- Poetic / lyrical (Alice's Adventures In Wonderland & Looking Glass)

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0:00 How to write a prologue for your novel
5:00 7 Ways to use a prologue
14:00 Space Opera (Leviathan
15:00 Historical & Mystical (Pillars)
19:00 Social Satire (Hitchhiker's)
22:00 Proem (Alice)
24:00 Folklore (Fig)