“Unlock the Secrets: How an Epilogue Can Transform Your Story and Leave Readers Begging for More!”
When I was working on my book, Crowdsourcing Paris, I had a decision to make. It was a make or break choice, and if I chose wrong, I could easily ruin my book.
My dilemma? How would I write the ending.
Should I write an epilogue? An afterword? Or just write “The End” after the last chapter?
It was a tough decision, and I hope I chose right. The good news is that readers seem to love the ending and the reviews have been incredibly positive (4.2 of 5.0 stars on Amazon currently).
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.