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December 5, 2014
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Newspaper Blackouts by Austin Kleon
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Newspaper Blackouts by Austin Kleon
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7 Ways End Your Novel
Figuring out the right way to end your novel can be difficult and it can make or break your story. If you’re stuck, try to understand that your ending should match the tone of your story. Here are a few common ways to end a novel to keep in mind:
Happy
There’s nothing wrong with a happy ending. If you want your novel to end on a joyful note with everyone getting what they want, that’s perfectly fine. Just make sure it’s in line with how your characters have behaved throughout your novel.
Sad
Writing a sad ending depends on how you built up your novel. A sudden, sad ending shouldn’t come out of nowhere. It should tie in with the tone of your story. If you want to write a sad ending, make sure it makes sense in the world you’ve created.
Open
Sometimes due to the nature of your story, your ending will remain open. Maybe your audience will have to come to conclusions themselves or maybe you’re leading into your next novel. If you’re writing a sequel, writers will often end with it open or a cliffhanger.
Complete
Happy or sad, some writers tend to complete their novel. These means they’ve tied up all loose ends, plots, and subplots, and created a solid ending. Usually this leaves no room for a follow-up and the novel can stand complete on its own.
Twist
The twist ending can be hard to pull off, but if done correctly it can really blow your readers’ minds. This is when you lead up to one conclusion and then reveal that an assumed truth was false the whole time. Study up on twist endings if that’s something you want to do in your story.
Tie-back
This is when the ending ties back around to the clues in the beginning. Stories with a tie back ending sometimes have a full loop and give the story a feeling of completeness. They make readers feel as if everything is connected in some way.
Epilogue
An epilogue often gives readers details beyond the perceived ending. Writers will sometimes use epilogues if there’s a lot to sum up. Just make sure the epilogue fits your novel and it’s not something you can explain in the main sections of your story.
-Kris Noel
fuckyeahexistentialism:
If I’m able to, then perhaps I’ll be...
If I’m able to, then perhaps I’ll be closer to portraying a true expression of love.
-Hayao Miyazaki (x)
fashioninfographics:
A visual dictionary of women’s...
A visual dictionary of women’s jackets
More Visual Glossaries (for Her): Backpacks / Bags / Bobby Pins / Boots / Bra Types / Hats / Belt knots / Chain Types / Coats / Collars / Darts / Dress Shapes / Dress Silhouettes / Eyeglass frames / Eyeliner Strokes / Hangers / Harem Pants / Heels / Lingerie / Nail shapes / Necklaces / Necklines / Patterns (Part1) / Patterns (Part 2) / Puffy Sleeves / Scarf Knots / Shoes / Shorts / Silhouettes / Skirts / Tartans / Tops / Underwear / Vintage Hats / Waistlines / Wedding Gown Silhouettes / Wool
odditiesoflife:
Breathtaking Photos of Enchanted...
Dead Horse Mill, Crystal, Colorado, United States
Mont Saint, Michel, France
Fairytale Tree Tunnel, Ireland
Lake Brienz, Switzerland
Grand Canyon Skywalk, Arizona, United States
Maroon Bells, Colorado, United States
Forest Bridge, Japan
Enchanted Forest, Bavaria, Germany
Bend in the Yangtze River, China
The Matterhorn towering over the village of Zermatt, Swiss Alps
Breathtaking Photos of Enchanted Landscapes
Dead Horse Mill, Crystal, Colorado, United States (source)
Mont Saint, Michel, France (source)
Fairytale Tree Tunnel, Ireland (source)
Lake Brienz, Switzerland (source)
Grand Canyon Skywalk, Arizona, United States (source)
Maroon Bells, Colorado, United States (source)
Forest Bridge, Japan (source)
Enchanted Forest, Bavaria, Germany (source)
Bend in the Yangtze River, China (source)
The Matterhorn towering over the village of Zermatt, Swiss Alps (source - © Brian Jannsen)
December 3, 2014
writeworld:
Writer’s Block
A picture says a thousand words....
A picture says a thousand words. Write them.
Mission: Write a story, a description, a poem, a metaphor, a commentary, or a critique about this picture. Write something about this picture.
Be sure to tag writeworld in your block!
