How to Write a Prologue | Should You Write a Prologue?

Prologues, the age-old debate. Archaic evil or divine tool? I'm here to talk about everything from basics to polls on how many readers skip prologues. From how to write a prologue to types of prologues. I tried to cover it all. Let me know how I did by liking, commenting and sharing!

Q: Have you ever written a prologue? What's your opinion on them? Aletheia didn't have a prologue, but I'm not opposed to them and may use one someday.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:32 What is it?
02:10 Benefits
4:22 Types
8:14 Opinions
11:11 Sins
14:32 Writing Them


Examples used in this video include:
Valerian - City of a Thousand Planets
Princess Bride
Disney-Pixar's Up
The Lion King
Skyward by Brandon Sanderson
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Star Crossed
Scorpio Races and Raven Boys by Maggie Stievfater
Lifelike by Jay Kristoff
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 1 and Vol 2
The Greatest Showman
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Eregon by Christopher Paolini