The Way We Word

Do you read the prologue? Do you skip past it and flip right to chapter one? In this episode, Sarah and Angela tackle the forever ongoing discussion of prologues, those hot topic little sections at the beginning of some books that often get overlooked and have sparked quite a debate online and within the literary community. Do we need them? Are there rules for writing prologues? Whether you're a reader, a writer, an industry professional, a bookstore owner, or someone who stumbled upon this episode, we cover all aspects of prologues and how they can enrich a story, but also how they can detract. Join us as we do our best to dissect one of the biggest and longest running debates the book world has ever seen.

Let us know what you think. Do you have a favorite prologue? Would you like to see more prologues in books? Fewer? We want to know!

Books and podcasts mentioned in this episode:

https://www.theshitaboutwriting.com

https://bookshop.org/p/books/it-s-one-of-us-a-novel-of-suspense-j-t-ellison/18500249?ean=9780778311768

Are all the parts and pieces of a book important? Sarah and Angela discuss the anatomy of books, why these parts and pieces are necesssary, and how they enhance the reading experience. In an age where everything is fast-paced and attention spans are waning, we may be missing the hidden gems of the books we are reading. Grab a cup of coffee, your favorite bookish snack, and join us in this discussion. What parts have you skipped over or didn't even realize were there? Are you someone who studies your books from cover to cover? Let us know on Facebook and Instagram or send us an email!

Part two of our discussion on what some readers feel are currently missing in books and wish the publishing industry would bring back. If you missed part one, we encourage you to go back and take a listen. Are these things really missing? Or are reading trends shifting toward specific genres? What are your thoughts? Do you agree with this trending list? Find us on the socials (Facebook and Instagram) or send us an email. We want to hear from you!

Snatched from a trending post online, Sarah and Angela discuss what some people feel are currently missing in books and whether or not we are really missing them. Has the publishing industry changed that much? Or have our reading habits changed? Back cover synopsis, chapter titles, and numbered books in a series are just a few of the items being discussed by readers online. Join the conversation and tell us what you think! There was so much to cover we had to break it into two episodes.

Books mentioned in this episode:

https://bookshop.org/lists/the-way-we-word-episode-1?