Writing the End – Part III

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings Storytellers!  For a couple of months now, we’ve been exploring the topic of endings and how important they are to creating a satisfying …

Writing the End – Part III

About Charles Yallowitz

Charles E. Yallowitz was born, raised, and educated in New York. Then he spent a few years in Florida, realized his fear of alligators, and moved back to the Empire State. When he isn't working hard on his epic fantasy stories, Charles can be found cooking or going on whatever adventure his son has planned for the day. 'Legends of Windemere' is his first series, but it certainly won't be his last.
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6 Responses to Writing the End – Part III

  1. D. Wallace Peach says:
    January 20, 2023 at 8:32 am

    Thanks for sharing the post, Charles. I hope your readers enjoy it. Happy Writing!

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  2. Jeff Lee Byrem says:
    January 21, 2023 at 11:35 am

    A slightly modified tie-back ending: the ending mirrors almost verbatim the string and actions of first paragraphs of the story but for two modifications: the season of the year is different to acknowledge the passing of time, and the behavior of the principal character in the scene (either protagonist or antagonist) reflects the significant difference in beginning and end that reflects the outcome of the plot. I’m going to blog an example shortly.

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