The Secret Power of Epilogues: How One Final Chapter Could Transform Your Book Forever

The Secret Power of Epilogues: How One Final Chapter Could Transform Your Book Forever

So what is an epilogue, what is an afterword, and how should you end your book? Read on for the mechanics of how to write the ending of a novel or memoir.

What Is an Epilogue?

An epilogue is a chapter that ends a novel or memoir. It’s often a moment when the reader learns the final fates of the characters or when the hook for a sequel is revealed. Not all novels and memoirs have epilogues, but the ones that do tend to be shorter than other chapters. They are also usually different in tone, point of view, or time period versus other chapters in the book.

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