Perfecting the Resolution: The Story Structure Series Part Nine

…and so they lived happily ever after.

These famous words that wrap up so many fairytales are, in essence, a simple form of the Resolution. A highly abbreviated one, but one none the less—and the Resolution of your novel won’t be much different.

This is the final moment for your readers to say goodbye, to have one final moment with your now beloved cast, and to cement your story in their hearts forever. It’s often bittersweet, but also oh so important. So how can you build on everything you’ve written so far in order to give your story a satisfying ending, both for you and your audience? (more…)