![]() Now I could create all kinds of physical and emotional tension as I build towards that ending. I have something tangible that I can build towards while writing my story. Of course I can build up to that moment throughout the story. Something as simple as an embrace between Vanessa and Rick with her crying is both a physical and emotional ending that could work, especially if Vanessa has refrained from having any physical or emotional contact with Rick throughout the story. ![]() The solution is to end on an event or physical action that expresses that idea.Įmotionally, end on a note that expresses the fact that she has let go. An example of an ambiguous ending would be something like: Vanessa knew what she had to do: let go, and allow Rick to love her. However, using an ending for an ending’s sake would undermine my process as well.Īmbiguous endings are just as detrimental to the writing process as not having an ending at all. Now, my ending doesn’t have to be etched in stone, but I should have some idea of the ending. ![]() ![]() Knowing how my novel will end helps me remain focused throughout the writing process. To begin writing without an idea of the ending of my story is like driving on a deserted road at night in a car with no headlights. ![]()
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