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The End

Sunday, January 09, 2022 12:17 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

With 2021 in the rear-view mirror, many might say good riddance. Don't let this happen with your book, though! On the Story Reading Ape Blog, Kristine Nannini gives examples of ways to end your book to satisfy readers - or pique interest in a sequel.

Examples of Narrative Endings Infographic

(PS: If there is a lesson or moral, do NOT spell it out. The reader should realize it on their own, perhaps with indirect reference at the end.)

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