Now comes the denouement. The falling action, the resolution. I sort of know what needs to happen, but I want to make sure it plays out right, and has the right feel about it. Any tips on getting the most out of your ending? How best to make it work?
I even know what the last line is going to be. I just need to get there. I want the emotions to be in the right place, but I also don't want to lose too much of the drive, or action of the story. What kinds of things happen at the end of your novels?
Sarah Allen
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I wish you luck figuring out the best way to end things. It is very promising that you already have your last line in mind!
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I have been told that many authors write and rewrite their endings a million times before finding the right close. When I close out a story, I try to write it first without overanalyzing. I let it flow. That at least gives me a general direction, then I go back through and make sure it works, and tweak what needs to be tweaked.
Hey! I wrote my ending six different ways before I decided how to finally end it.
I thought you might find this article from the New York Times on endings useful. It's about movies, but i htink it makes some interesting points.
NYT Article
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I never nail my endings. I get to the end of the action, have to wrap things up, and just get...stuck. I hate finishing things off.
Oh my goodness, the denouement! I guess the best advice I can give is just to follow your gut. You know what works for your characters and your story--you just have to get it down on paper. :) Good luck!
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