Tag Archives: endings

Blast from the Past: Types of Closures and Cliffhangers

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Back on October 1, 2014, I made the following post.  Nearly forgot about it, but I realized it can work better than another 7 tips post.  Enjoy.) Even if you’re nervous about writing the ending of your story, it has … Continue reading →

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How Was Your Summer?

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

This was the last full weekend of my summer break.  Technically, I didn’t have a big break because I worked the summer program for 6 weeks.  I’ll get to me throughout the week though.  This about other people. So, how … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Game Over

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(Pretty easy to figure out.  Always bittersweet when a game ends.) The game is done. The hero has won. Now what are we to do Since our adventure is through?

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Starting at the End: Reverse Chronology

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Don’t hold the term in the title against me.  I couldn’t find a consistent label for when a story starts at the end.  ‘Reverse chronology’ caught my eye a few times and I liked the sound of it.  Makes sense … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Rewarding Heroes

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

This is another one of those topics that I wrote down months ago, was sure I’d remember what I meant, and promptly forgot.  I can’t even remember what triggered the idea, so here we are with a list.  I mean, … Continue reading →

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Poetry Month: Warlord of the Forgotten Age #fantasy #adventure

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Champions Facing their destined foe Enduring scars That may never heal Unraveling truths That make their path unclear It all will end As the one Who all gods fear and hate Returns to history Forcing the six And all who … Continue reading →

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The Defeated of the Summer

Posted on August 25, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

As some may remember, I worked at a summer camp this year.  My job was to run the indoor areas like the game room and the arcade.  Throughout the summer, I had some time to play a few video games … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing an Ending Whether You Want To or Not

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

That’s a heavy quote . . . Let’s lighten the mood with a humorous list of ways an author can end a story. Don’t do it!  You might never have another idea and people already like this one.  Even if … Continue reading →

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Should You Know Your Ending?

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m pretty sure a lot of people are going to disagree with this sentiment.  The path of the pantser if fairly common.  Not the way I do things, but I’ve run into many who simply fly into a story to … Continue reading →

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Coming to the End

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Another year ends Yet the emotions carry over Joys and pains Ignore the calendar Only the callous and cruel Can make a fresh start By tossing all the past away Humanity exists With hearts that see an end While remembering … Continue reading →

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