The Adventurous Author | How to Write a Book, Character Development, Write with Consistency, Creative Writing,Story Structure 007 // Day 2 of the 21 Days of Storytelling Featuring The Dragon Collector, a YA Fantasy Novel: Prologue II
Oct 22, 2022
Dive into the magical world of Zandador as Javen celebrates his seventh birthday, sparking memories of his childhood that beautifully develop his character. Discover a mysterious visitor who brings whispers of adventure to his life, alongside a special bond with a horse named Storm. What's behind that ordinary rock? Tune in for insights into storytelling and hear the captivating second part of the prologue that sets the stage for an epic journey.
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Multi-part Prologues for Consistency
- Dividing a prologue into multiple parts can resolve inconsistencies in a series.
- D.K. Drake was inspired by James Patterson's multi-part prologues to add depth to her story.
Javen's Deserted Birthday Encounter
- Javen's seventh birthday shows his loneliness and connection to the horse Storm.
- A mysterious stranger gives Javen a triangle-shaped rock, hinting at a greater destiny.
Dragons' Hidden Powers Revealed
- Dragons have abilities like invisibility and telepathy in the story.
- Javen can hear dragons' thoughts without knowing it, setting up future plot elements.