epilogues

defyalllogic said:

epilogues.

Are they as hated as prologues?

Are you supposed to include them in a full request or mention it if the agent shows interest?

What about when the allude to the "next book"?

Thank you!

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Since it's part of the book, include it.

And I think there's less risk with them, because the agent has to read all the way to the end to see it and (if inclined) be annoyed - and by then, if they like the book but hate the prologue, they'll just suggest killing the prologue. So, I say include it.

And I suggest saving any talk of sequels or next books until the agent asks.

~suki

I don't hate epilogues or prologues. In fact, sometimes they are necessary to a story. The only time I don't like them is when the prologue/epilogue could have been woven into the story itself.

Glad you asked the question. I've been thinking of an epilogue for my novel but I have to admit that I was thinking of it as a bridge to the sequel.

Ironically, I love prologues but hate epilogues.

My opinion on this, for what it's worth, is many authors use an epilogue as a way to tie everything up too neatly. I find it a little condescending toward the reader, closing off the reader's imagination. But, of course, when done right (as with anything) they can be great. Just my 2 cents.