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“The first page of a book sells that book. The last page sells your next book.†–– Mickey Spillane
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 fifty pages into a powerful, unforgettable experience?
In this book, International Thriller Writers Award winner and #1 bestselling writing teacher James Scott Bell reveals
• The five types of endings.
• What needs to happen in Act 3.
• How 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. Read this book and you will come away with a thorough knowledge of why great endings work and how to create them for every novel you write.
Read Online The Last Fifty Pages The Art and Craft of Unforgettable Endings James Scott Bell 9780910355438 Books
"The author has a very engaging teaching style and a wicked sense of humor. I loved how he used examples of novel endings to support his advice. It really made this book a joy to read. Whether you're writing your first book or your fiftieth, The Last Fifty Pages will change how you look at endings, setting ablaze a fire that propels your writing to the next level (and there's always a next level), forcing you to push harder to create the most memorable ending you've ever written. Don't miss this one, writers. It's pure gold!"
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The Last Fifty Pages The Art and Craft of Unforgettable Endings James Scott Bell 9780910355438 Books Reviews
- If you're writing a book, or thinking of writing a book, or just published a book you're kind of "meh" about, READ THIS BOOK RIGHT NOW.
Yes, I'm shouting that. Because I mean it.
Sure, I was already a fan of James Scott Bell's books, so I'd pre-ordered this book. And... wow! It's easily his most powerful so far. And perhaps his most important.
Yes, it's about how to end your books so readers are satisfied. That's important, if they're going to read your next one. And maybe tell their friends about it. And leave glowing reviews.
Bell delivers what he promises, and delves into several kinds of story endings, not just "happily ever afters," but twist endings and tragic endings, and more.
And, in my opinion, there's a major bonus in "The Last Fifty Pages...." It's the OTHER bits Bell includes - overviews of some of his other books (like "Super Structure" and "Write Your Novel from the Middle"). Those tips can radically improve your current book, too.
I've been writing fiction for more years than I'd like to admit. And, I have far too many unfinished books on my hard drive, because they lost their spark, even with the best, most meticulous plotting I could muster. I kept thinking, "I guess I'm not a very good writer."
I'm glad I didn't quit.
"The Last Fifty Pages..." was exactly what I've needed. It's (finally) clued me into what was missing. Why so many of my story ideas fell flat, once I started writing them. Why I lost interest halfway through. And, if I managed to complete the book, why I stopped caring what happened to my characters.
The answer was painfully simple I was writing the book from the wrong end of the story.
This morning - knowing "The Last Fifty Pages..." had arrived overnight - I woke up early & read Bell's entire book from cover to cover.
And then, in less than ten minutes of brainstorming, I had half a page of notes that will fix the book I thought I'd completed, Saturday. (I was already having second thoughts about actually publishing that book. But, I'm on a rampage to actually publish all my half-finished books. Even if I'm "meh" about them.)
So, if I'm kind of babbling, I apologize. It's because I'm dashing through this review. I want every writer to know about "The Last Fifty Pages..," right away. And I'd give this book 15 stars if the system would allow it.
Failed and faltering stories can be fixed. The answer is in the pages of this book. And, it's simpler than I'd ever expected.
Make your stories memorable and wonderful. Put a smile on your readers' faces. This book will show you how. - The author has a very engaging teaching style and a wicked sense of humor. I loved how he used examples of novel endings to support his advice. It really made this book a joy to read. Whether you're writing your first book or your fiftieth, The Last Fifty Pages will change how you look at endings, setting ablaze a fire that propels your writing to the next level (and there's always a next level), forcing you to push harder to create the most memorable ending you've ever written. Don't miss this one, writers. It's pure gold!
- This is my first JSB book and it likely won't be my last. I've been hung up on my memoir's ending for months now, scribbling and erasing and retyping only to never be fully satisfied with where and how things end. I love that this kindle book focuses on this exact subject. I appreciate that the author didn't fatten his page count with page after page of other authors' examples (as I so often see in the kindle bookstore). JSB offered down to earth and easy to follow content on what to do and not do when ending your book. It is more suited toward fiction writers, but even non-fiction/memoir folks like myself can find use in it.
Two thumbs up. Now, someone stop me before I wipe the dust off my credit card and buy the rest of Bell's ebooks on writing tips. - I've read a lot of books by James Scott Bell, I believe he is the best at sharing information to make writers the best authors possible. There were two places in the book that made it well worth the minor cost of the book and allowed me to gleam insights to make my current work in progress better.
I think the book started slow and un-focused, but if you get past chapter three you will find nuggets of gold. He does use a lot of the same stories and insights from previous books he's written, but did a good job taking the same stories and digging deeper into the ending. What makes an ending stronger, when to show a protagonist's victory or defeat.
I've had a couple of readers of my first book tell me it had a weak ending, so I'm looking forward to utilizing the concepts James included in his book to make my next novel even better than the first. - I have read almost everything JSB has ever written on the subject of writing craft, and he is the best of the best as far as teaching writing goes. However, I have to be honest (for the sake of other consumers out there)...if your dollars are limited, don't invest in this one. Maybe 5-10 pages in this (already short) book have anything new. MOST of it you can find more complete in his other works.
- “Well, beginnings are easy. Endings are hard. But when they work—magic.â€
I am a big fan of James Scott Bell’s writing books. His teaching style is straightforward, and his advice practical and easy to implement.
In this book, JSB suggests knowing the shape of the ending and working toward it, while writing the other scenes. He identifies five ending shapes lead wins, lead loses, lead sacrifices, lead “wins†but really loses, and open-ended. He addresses common ending problems, brainstorming endings, and making endings meaningful and resonant.
While JSB covers some of the same ground from his other books (e.g. his LOCK system and plotting from the middle), there’s plenty of good advice for creating robust endings. - I always learn so much with each James Scott Bell book I read. There are so many writing instructors out there, but Bell seems to speak the language that makes sense to me and I always walk away from his books with practical and applicable techniques for my next project to make my writing better and more sellable. I highly recommend this book, as well as Super Structure and Writing Your Novel From the Middle. All fantastic books.
- This book has useful tips on how to end a book with a bang, but it is also very, very funny. Funny and useful. What more could you want?
