Sometimes the end of the book seems so far off that we start to feel that fashions will have changed and technology moved on to a still more distant generation before we’re likely to finish it.
The End is Closer Than You Think
Still, objects in the rearview mirror, and all that. The end is nearer than you’d think, so long as you keep this writing destination in mind. The writing brain knows its business, but if an author can’t picture the final scene, the brain is likely to follow its many interests, tracking a long and winding road through the story map. And then… massive rewriting.
Start With the End in Mind
When starting a story, take a few minutes to write the end. This could be
- the last word,
- the last sentence,
- the last paragraph,
- the final scene.
Set a timer and write for 10 minutes. Remind yourself that you are the respectful and fun boss of you, and you can change it completely if you like.
I hope you’ll have another brilliant week in your writing career. Cheers Mel
Mel Anastasiou writes The Fairmount Manor Mysteries series, starring Mrs Stella Ryman, The Hertfordshire Pub Mysteries series, starring Spencer Stevens, and is Acquisitions Editor with Pulp Literature Press.
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