A great story needs a great ending. Here’s how to do it.

It’s the eleventh hour. The big finish. The grand finale. In other words, it’s the third act! We writers know that a lot is riding on the ending of our tales. It’s where all the threads we’ve woven into our story must coalesce into a coherent pattern of meaning and resolution. We want to give our reader the deep satisfaction of watching the puzzle pieces fall into place in a way that’s both surprising and inevitable. Sounds easy, no? I kid. Third acts are long in the making and swift in the telling, and a great one is unforgettable. Done right, they will win you fans for life. In this week’s livestream, let’s talk about how to make your third act a truly satisfying ending.