come up with the right ending. we’ve talked a lot about leads, but endings are important, too
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Have you ever watched a movie or TV show that started out strong but had a lousy ending?TRANSCRIPT
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Come Up with the Right Ending
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We’ve talked a lot about leads, but endings are important, too.
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Have you ever watched a movie or TV show that started out
strong but had a lousy ending?
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Have you ever read a book that did that?
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Think about it: the ending is the last thing that will linger in the
ear and mind of the reader when he or she has finished the
story.
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You want to leave them with an ending that’s right for what you
have written.
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Let’s read a book together, and think about the following
questions:
• What did you think about this book?• What did you think about the ending?• Were you surprised?
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There are many ways to come up with the right ending…
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You can have a big splashy ending.
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You can have a funny ending.
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You can have a sad ending.
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You can have a surprise ending.
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You can have a circular ending.
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You can end with a joke, fact,
or quote.
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Whatever ending you choose should fit your story.
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That’s the challenge I’m giving you today: try to write an ending
that’s right for your piece.
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Today’s Quiz:
1) Is the lead or the ending the most important part of your writing? Provide reasons for your answer.
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Conference Questions:
• Have you ever thought about your ending?
• What ending would fit best with the story you’re working on?