Readers may forgive a slow-burning beginning or drawn-out middle; however, they won’t forgive a rushed ending to a story. The end of a story should tie up all loose ends in a memorable way. Your reader has invested a lot of time stepping into your world and experiencing the story you’ve written. The ending should give them closure, make them feel something, and give them the ending your readers and the characters deserve. But how do you achieve that? Below, we’ll discuss the secret to creating unforgettable book endings that feel authentic.
Bring The Story Full Circle
One way you can make the ending of a story memorable is to circle back to the beginning. You can bring back a line a character said, a theme, or a location. This will fully connect your story and make the ending seem more thought-out and intentional.
Let Characters Earn Their Resolution
Endings should feel complete. Part of completing a story is to ensure that all loose ends are tied and your characters have a resolution. Unfortunately, one common mistake authors make is that the character doesn’t earn their resolution. Readers like character growth and like to see the payoff of the character earning their happily ever after. The biggest reasons endings feel rushed are that the resolution happens to the characters by luck or by accident instead of being earned by them.
Maintain A Balance Of Closure And Curiosity
Some authors like to leave some questions unanswered. When done well and intentionally, it can be the right move. However, there’s a lot you need to keep in mind. You need to balance closure and curiosity. You should give the reader enough information so they feel satisfied and it feels intentional, while leaving some unanswered questions up for interpretation.
Don’t Rush Book Endings
It’s easy to be so close to the end of the story and be ready for resolution and to want to wrap things up. After the climax, it’s important that you don’t race to the resolution. Give the readers time to sit and process what just happened. By going straight to the resolution, it’ll make the ending feel incredibly rushed.
Final Thoughts
Your reader gets invested in your book, expecting a great storyline, excellent plot, incredible characters, and an unforgettable ending. Not rushing the ending, tying all loose ends, and giving your readers some time to process after a climax in your story can help create the impactful ending you’re looking for.
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