You Be the Judge
Does your story have the ending it deserves?
Goal:
Goal:
You, too, can write a conclusion that leaves your readers satisfied and a little bit surprised. Look at the end of your story. Then ask yourself the questions on this slideshow.
Was the story's main problem solved?
Make sure your story's last paragraphs show how the conflicts were resolved.
Does your conclusion send a message?
Most readers like to think about what a story says or means. The story's last paragraph can help them do that if you remind readers of the story's theme or big idea.
Does your story end in a way that surprises readers?
Even at the end, readers like a surprise. Does your story give them one?
