The Last Fifty Pages

ebook ∣ The Art and Craft of Unforgettable Endings

By James Scott Bell

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ebook

Author

James Scott Bell

Publisher

Compendium Press

Release

18 February 2019

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Writing Language Arts Reference Nonfiction

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"The first page of a book sells that book. The last page sells your next book." –– 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 you—right 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:

  • The five types of endings.

  • What needs to happen in Act 3.

  • How to use the Ah and Uh-Oh emotional wallops.

  • A simple technique for crafting twist endings.

  • The most important secret of all—resonance.

  • The Stew, Brew, Accrue, Do brainstorming method.

  • The best way to tie up loose ends.

  • 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.

    • Format

    ebook

    Author

    James Scott Bell

    Publisher

    Compendium Press

    Release

    18 February 2019

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    Subjects

    Writing Language Arts Reference Nonfiction
    The Last Fifty Pages