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.

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Halie & Colleen are both authors! Find their books below:

• Secrets of the Tally, by Halie Fewkes Damewood
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Are you a SKEPTICAL SCRIBE?

This episode is for those writers who question everything, who go on deep research quests for exactly the right reference... but get paralyzed if something is "off" or imperfect.

Not sure what your writing persona is? Take the quiz here!

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What to do next…

• Take the Writing Persona Quiz!
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• Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge
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• Join The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Facebook Group
• Follow the 60-Day Challenge on Instagram
• Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Halie & Colleen are both authors! Find their books below:

• Secrets of the Tally, by Halie Fewkes Damewood
• The Chronicles of Talahm, by Colleen Mitchell

Caitlin Shetterly, author of Pete and Alice in Maine, shares her return path to writing fiction after years in nonfiction.

A major medical event in the winter of 2020 to 2021 aligned so perfectly such that she experienced the same kind of healing as in the story she was telling.

This episode is for all the writers who feel like life has caught them off guard, and how to bounce back stronger than before.

To enter the giveaway for a copy of Caitlin's book, DM @tally.ink on Instagram with your name and address! The first 3 respondents will get a book directly from the publisher.

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What to do next…

• Take the Writing Persona Quiz!
• Get the first 5 days of the challenge + worksheets for FREE (trial challenge)
• Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge
• Sign up for the next round of Professional Premium
• Join The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Facebook Group
• Follow the 60-Day Challenge on Instagram
• Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

Halie & Colleen are both authors! Find their books below:

• Secrets of the Tally, by Halie Fewkes Damewood
• The Chronicles of Talahm, by Colleen Mitchell