
The Prologue and Epilogue
Not every story has, or should have, a prologue or epilogue. Many authors will prefer not to include either, though they can add sparse but essential text that opens and closes their story – especially so with fiction.
When writing fiction for a client, I always ask if they’d like to include either or both, and to date, my offer has been taken up; and, in my opinion, their stories were enhanced as a consequence.