One Insidious Cause of Disappointing Endings (and How to Fix It)

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Does your story’s climax solve a problem that’s different from the one you have?
The last thing you want is for the ending of your novel to disappoint your readers.
Yet as an editor, I’ve seen my fair share of disappointing endings.
And in this episode, I’m sharing one of the most common problems I see with endings that just don’t work.
You’ll learn:

What happens when your story pays off something you didn’t set up
4 questions to ask to spot this problem in your story
How to choose what your story is really about
How getting clear on your story’s subplot will help you fix a disappointing ending
And more!

When I’m working with writers, I often say something like this:
“It feels like this story is solving a problem that’s different from the one we have.”
In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what that means—and how you can spot this issue and fix it in your story.
Links mentioned in the episode:

Ep. 8: What Is a Scene? The Ultimate Guide to Write and Edit Amazing Scenes

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