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Q&A Genre conventions: Which end do readers expect?

I think readers want a good story, not a particular type of ending. After writing (or even just outlining) all three endings, you'll be able to decide, better than we can, which is the best. We r...

posted 10y ago by MGOwen‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T03:31:19Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision by user avatar MGOwen‭ · 2019-12-08T03:31:19Z (almost 5 years ago)
I think **readers want a good story** , not a particular type of ending.

After writing (or even just outlining) all three endings, you'll be able to decide, better than we can, which is the best. We really can't say without more of the details.

(On those details, though, I will say that: it depends greatly on the 20. Are they a secret society of corrupt leaders who greedily steal most of the society's money for themselves? Or just ordinary people. Why those 20?)

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2014-05-16T03:46:47Z (over 10 years ago)
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