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The prologue just above is from Carmilla by J. Sheridan LeFanu.
What's good about it?
It's:
1) Brief.
2) Disposable.
3) Brings in information that can be gained in no other way.
4) The story is still understandable and enjoyable even without the prologue, but the prologue does provide extra depth.
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From Uncle Jim's Mailbag:
What's good about it?
It's:
1) Brief.
2) Disposable.
3) Brings in information that can be gained in no other way.
4) The story is still understandable and enjoyable even without the prologue, but the prologue does provide extra depth.
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From Uncle Jim's Mailbag:
Dear Uncle Jim:
What is the difference between a cliffhanger ending for my novel and a twist ending for my novel?
Confused in PortchesterDear Confused:
If you end your novel with a cliffhanger your readers will throw your book against the wall, hate the book, hate you, and swear that they will never read another story by you ever again as long as they live. They will also tell all their friends that your books suck. With a twist ending, on the other hand, they will love the book, love you, seek out all of your other works, and tell all their friends that they have to read your book. I hope this clears up the confusion.
Uncle Jim
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