March 27, 2025

Writing a satisfying ending

Writing a satisfying ending

You've started your book with a bang. You've got the middle bit under control. But what about the ending? How will you finish your story in a way that satisfies the reader? Whether you're aiming for a happy, sad, neat or even ambiguous final act, the...

You've started your book with a bang. You've got the middle bit under control. But what about the ending? How will you finish your story in a way that satisfies the reader? Whether you're aiming for a happy, sad, neat or even ambiguous final act, the two Alexas have advice for writing an ending that works.

Books and shows mentioned in the episode.

Small Pleasures by Claire Chambers (the one that Alexa 2 thought had lemons on the cover, but they are, in fact, oranges!)
The 'Strike Series' by Robert Gilbraith
'Harry Potter Series' by J K Rowlin
The 'Rainbow Monsters Series' - by Laura McLennan

TV Shows
The Agency - Apple TV
Stranger Things - Netflix

Other podcasts
The Murder Monologues - by Alexa Tewkesbury   

 

 

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Alexa (1) Tewkesbury 
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Alexa (2) Whitten
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Email alexa@thebookrefinery.com