Alanna

Is it important to have a Prologue, Foreword or Introduction of a story?  What do you think?
          	
          	To me, I prefer to dive right where the action kicks in. Sometimes a prologue can be confusing and also, might not set off the mood in the right direction.
          	
          	Anyway, opinions are welcome.

avinashb11

@Glory_feeling2 
          	  
          	  Reading Alanna's post and your comment made me reflect a lot on prologues, and I wanted to share a thought.
          	  I completely agree that a prologue sets up the plot and gives background information. I'd add that a prologue is especially valuable when the reader needs to understand the summary or vibe of a story — something the characters and situations themselves can't directly convey within the story.
          	  That said, I think a prologue should be used for reasons like the ones above, and not simply because the author feels like writing one, or saw it done in a great story, or saw a favorite author use it. A prologue should be used only when the story itself demands it — regardless of whether the story turns out good or bad (which readers can ultimately judge).
          	  If I'm wrong anywhere, I'd really appreciate it if experienced writers like you could correct me or share their insights.
          	  Sorry if anything came out wrong.
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avinashb11

@Alanna To be honest, I haven’t read many books, and among the few I have, none really featured a prologue (as far as I remember). Actually, I'm more of a movie person!
          	  
          	  But I do agree with you that prologues can sometimes feel confusing, and because of that, a lot of people would want to skip them to get to the main story.
          	  
          	  That said, I’ve used prologues in two of my stories for a specific reason. 
          	  
          	  Both are inspired by Indian epics (Shri Ramayana and, Mahabharat/Shri Mad Bhagwat Geeta), which form the core idea of the narratives.
          	  
          	  I structured the prologues to connect directly with the final plot twist. When readers reach the climax, looking back at the prologue helps them unlock the secrets and deeper layers of the story—like the first piece of a puzzle that makes sense only when the whole picture is complete.
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VidaVivido

@Alanna It depends on the writer's writing style and the story itself. I do not see it as a rule, and it shouldn't be. Going straight into the story is better than focusing on those things.
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ana-jjk7

Hi Alan, I asked because I don't know how to make space in ABOUT like this .......................... ........................... Does he tell me how to make it? I have a Samsung 22 foot phone.

ana-jjk7

I mean, the other row of jokes comes down side by side until the row breaks.
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_mmnnbbvvhh_

سديت الباب.
          التفتت عليها.
          وجها أصفر وترجف.
          مشيت بخطوات ثقيلة وكفت فوگ راسها.
          طلعت شريط الحبوب الفاضي وشمرته بالگاع يم رجلها.
          - شنو هذا؟
          جفلت. بلعت ريگها.
          - شريط.
          دنكت. لزمت فكها بـ أصابعي ودرت وجها لـ عيوني.
          - مال شنو ولج؟
          شهگت. خبت إيديناتها ورا ظهرها.
          - منوم.
          جريت حسرة حارقة تكسر الظهر. صدري يصعد وينزل بـ نار.
          - ليش بلعتيه؟
          - علمود أنام.
          - وعليج أمير المؤمنين لزمتيني من وجعي؟
          - جسار حباب لا تصيح.
          - وعلي دمي احترگ!
          - أنت عصبي وتخوف.
          ابتعدت عنها خطوتين. أفتر بالغرفة مثل الأسد المجروح.
          - أموت ألف مرة بـ قهرج وتگولين تخوف؟
          - الوجع يوجعني جسار.
          - تعبتيني بـ فهاوتج وحق العباس.
          - عوفني لعد.
          - شنو؟
          - عوفني إذا تعبت مني.
          رجعت عليها بـ لمح البصر. حصرتها بـ زاوية الچرباية.
          - لو تطلع روحج ما أعوفج.
          - لعد ليش تعيط؟
          - مرت جسار وعرضه ما تنكسر.
          - وأنا منكسرة.
          - أنا ظهرج.
          - تعبت من الوجع.
          - الموت أهون عليّ ولا بشر يمس خيالج.
          - حباب اهدأ.
          - فاهية لو لا؟
          دنكت راسها لـ جوة. صوت أنفاسها الخايفة يعلى.
          - فاهمة.
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/415760108?utm_source=android&utm_medium=link&utm_content=share_writing&wp_page=create&wp_uname=_mmnnbbvvhh_

ic_sion

Hello Wattpad Support,
          
          I’m having an issue with the Conversations feature. The Reply button is not working, and I’m unable to reply to messages. It also seems that many other users are experiencing the exact same problem.
          
          Since this issue is affecting everyone, I believe it may be a general Wattpad problem rather than an issue with individual accounts. Could you please check what’s happening and fix it as soon as possible?
          
          We would really appreciate your help because we currently can’t reply to our conversations properly. Thank you for your time and support. 💗

ic_sion

@Alanna thank you! I think it just got fixed, and I have a follow-back. 🤍please 🫶🏻
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Alanna

@ic_Lilosh C
            Hey, can you try to reply here and see if it works?
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Anthonyiscool3478

Hello I am new to wattpad. 
          
          Sorry to bug you,what do I do with voins?

Anthonyiscool3478

Yes coins. What do I do with coins?
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Alanna

@Anthonyiscool3478 Hey,
            Welcome to Wattpad!
            
            Do you mean coins?
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