Jeffrey Hatcher knows the nuts and bolts of writing for the theater. Here, he shares his views on it allβfrom building tension and plotting a scene, right down to moving a character from one side of the stage to the other. From crafting an intriguing beginning to delivering a satisfying ending. In
The Last Fifty Pages: The Art and Craft of Unforgettable Endings
β Scribed by Bell, James Scott
- Publisher
- Compendium Press
- Year
- 2019
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 97 KB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9780910355438
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
βThe first page of a book sells that book. The last page sells your next book.β ββ Mickey Spillane
What are the secrets for writing a great ending for your novel? How do you leave readers so satisfied that they'll want another book by youβright now? What tools and techniques can shape your last fifty pages into a powerful, unforgettable experience?
In this book, International Thriller Writers Award winner and #1 bestselling writing teacher James Scott Bell reveals:
β’ The five types of endings.
β’ What needs to happen in Act 3.
β’ How to use the Ah and Uh-Oh emotional wallops.
β’ A simple technique for crafting twist endings.
β’ The most important secret of allβresonance.
β’ The Stew, Brew, Accrue, Do brainstorming method.
β’ The best way to tie up loose ends.
β’ The most common ending mistakes, and how to avoid them.
And more. Read this book and you will come away with a thorough knowledge of why great endings work and how to create them for every novel you write.
β¦ Subjects
Fiction -- Technique
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