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The Last Fifty Pages

The Art and Craft of Unforgettable Endings

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The Last Fifty Pages

Written by: James Scott Bell
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“The first page of a book sells that book. The last page sells your next book.” (Mickey Spillane, American crime author)

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 50 pages into a powerful, unforgettable experience?

In this audiobook, international Thriller Writers Award winner and number one best-selling writing teacher James Scott Bell reveals:

  • The five types of endings
  • Things that need to happen in act three
  • Ways 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!

Listen to this audiobook, and you will come away with a thorough knowledge of why great endings work and how to create them for every novel you write.

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The author provides great techniques in how to stack your ending. The book covers writing from both the plotter and discovery writer's perspective. There are wonderful examples of the types of ending that drive home the points. An excellent book for all writer's, regardless of genre.

Great book

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A few of the examples were from tired old stories, but the vast majority was incredibly helpful. Highly recommended, especially if you're struggling with the way to create resonant meaning and a lasting flavor for your readers.

Very valuable, this reall helped me finish my book

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