You know your opening should hook readers and your middle must keep them turning the pages. Now you need to write an ending that will turn a reader into a fan!
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This video Discusses:
[00:55] Why Writing a Good Ending Matters
[01:27] How to End a Novel
[01:37] 1. Keep the End in Sight the Whole Way
[03:47] 2. The End Means The End
[05:56] 3. Keep Your Hero On Stage
[06:58] 6 Types of Novel Endings
[07:00] 1. The Closed or Resolved Ending
[07:28] 2. The Open or Unresolved Ending
[08:54] 3. The Ambiguous Ending
[09:33] 4. The Surprise or Twist Ending
[10:06] 5. The Closed Circle
[10:32] 6. The Expanded Ending, a.k.a., the Epilogue
[11:23] Final Considerations When Ending A Novel
Jerry Jenkins is the author of over 200 books, including 21 New York Times bestsellers. He’s passionate about helping writers grow to their full potential and have the best chance to see their writing published. Browse his archive of advice pulled from his 50 years as a writer, editor, and publisher at www.jerryjenkins.com.