The Novel Writing Podcast
Writing a novel doesn't have to take decades. Author and book coach Colleen Mitchell provides authors with bite-sized mindset tips, encouragement, inspiration, and tips for the writing process. So grab a cup, cozy up, and let's get to writing! The Novel Writing Podcast is a production of Colleen Mitchell Writes, LLC.
The Novel Writing Podcast
To Epilogue or Not to Epilogue
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Are epilogues necessary?
If you want to include an epilogue, what's the best way to go about it?
What is the point of an epilogue, anyway?
In this episode I share my thoughts on epilogues, and some best practices about how to approach including them (or not).
I also cover 5 questions to ask yourself about your story to determine if an epilogue is the right choice.
Are epilogues right for everyone? No, but when done well they are the chef kiss at the end of a story.
What to do next…
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- Take the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge for FREE
- Work with members of the Tally Ink Author Services Team
- Read Colleen's clean YA portal fantasy series (The Chronicles of Talahm)
- Read Halie's YA fantasy series (Secrets of the Tally)
- Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
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