“Closing the Circle: Writing Endings in Fiction” with Jessica Wilbanks

The most satisfying endings in novels and stories simultaneously tie up loose ends while opening up a new layer of meaning. But how do writers deliver on these contradictory impulses?

In this class, we’ll take a close look at how different writers leverage images, patterns, and plot structure to arrive at an ending that simultaneously resolves and expands the narrative. We’ll also talk about expectations for endings across various genres, how to avoid overly contrived endings, and how the seeds of an effective ending are often found in the beginning of a narrative.

TAKE THIS CLASS IF:

You’re writing fiction and don’t know where your story ends.
You’re struggling with finding the “right” ending for a short story or novel.
You want to better understand what a satisfying ending does and how to accomplish it in your own writing.
Your draft ending doesn’t quite work for your manuscript.
The prospect of ending a short story or novel makes you feel incredibly anxious.

The deadline to register for this class is Friday, April 21 at 5:00 PM CT.