Resolution
Resolution is when the story comes to an end, and the reader knows that story has ended.
The resolution is when the story is over, and the reader knows the story is over. Sometimes the resolution is referred to as the denouement.
The ending can be straight-forward with a “happily ever after,” or it can be somewhat open-ended. Regardless, it must be made clear to the reader that the story has ended. |
The resolution is the final wrapping up of the conflict, but rarely is the resolution nice and neat. It is not uncommon for the resolution to open the door to the suggestion of a new conflict or to more questions, but if this should be the case, it is imperative that the reader understand that this particular story has come to its conclusion.
The most common mistake that inexperienced writers make is to end the story with phrase “The End.”
Well-written stories never ends with phrase “The End.”
The way the story is told should make the resolution perfectly clear to the reader.
The most common mistake that inexperienced writers make is to end the story with phrase “The End.”
Well-written stories never ends with phrase “The End.”
The way the story is told should make the resolution perfectly clear to the reader.
Click the story title to review the resolution to “Blessed Silence” before completing the section below.
Additional Resources:
- Interactive Plot Diagram - This interactive tool is a resource that can help track the plot in an existing story or develop a plot outline for your own story.
- "What is a Denouement?" - This Writer's Digest article provides a brief explanation for the term "denouement."