I am writing a few posts about Elmore’s rules of writing because he keeps them very short - and at 5 ft. 5 in. tall I like short - and the rules will very likely help me become a better writer.
I dedicate these posts to other struggling writers as well. I know you’re out there.
By the way, I forgot to mention that the main characters in post 1 re the 10 rules are both real and fictional at the same time and will be featured in a short story that should win me big bucks.
This particular post is about rule number two and concerns a part of a story that sometimes gets in the way at the start of the story. I thought I should mention that right up front.
But sorry, I say too much. I should just tell you the rule and you can figure it out yourself.
Rule 2. Avoid prologues
“They can be annoying, especially a prologue following an introduction that comes after a foreword.”
Do you agree with Mr. Leonard?
[I said, "No prologues." See photo in context here.]
[Learn more about this American author and his brilliant books here. And you know I don't use the word brilliant lightly.]
[You will find my brilliant post re Rule 1 at this location.]
1 comment:
hi shinoyan
i should use your picture in my Elmore Leonard series instead of the painting.
thots?
gh
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