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When To Use A Prologue
- Use prologues to show scenes or formats your main narrative can't without confusing the reader.
- Avoid prologues that simply dump background the characters could reveal in the story.
Prologues Reveal Hidden Worlds
- Prologues work well to reveal a secret world that the protagonist doesn't yet know.
- They prepare readers so the reveal feels intentional rather than out of nowhere.
Cheat With Visual Shortcuts
- Use simple visual cues (horizon line, line weight, texture hints) to imply room size and genre.
- Pick signature elements that communicate the setting's flavor instead of drawing full detail.