Ending Mastery Framework
Write endings that resonate long after the final page
Create a [ENDING_TYPE] ending that achieves [EMOTIONAL_GOAL] for your readers: Resolution Architecture: Main conflict resolution and consequence integration Character arc completion and growth demonstration Subplot resolution and loose end tying Theme culmination and meaning crystallization Emotional Satisfaction: Reader expectation fulfillment and surprise balance Emotional catharsis and reader investment payoff Character fate appropriateness to their journey Hope, closure, or contemplation as appropriate Technical Execution: Pacing in final scenes and chapters Information revelation and withholding Action versus reflection balance Final image or line impact Reader Experience: Memorable moments and lasting impressions Rereading value and new discovery potential Discussion and interpretation possibilities Emotional resonance extension beyond reading Ending Variations: Open versus closed ending effectiveness Twist ending setup and execution Epilogue necessity and content Series consideration and standalone satisfaction Write three different ending scenarios for the same story, analyzing how each serves different reader needs while maintaining story integrity.