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Mouse Story

by Cindy

I want to write a story that was told to me by an elderly friend just before she died. It involves a mouse who was believed to be wrapped up in a package and put in the mail. The ending to this true story is rather uneventful as the mouse was not really in the package at all so, I have told it to my grandchildren with several different endings. My "adult" friends do not seem to like any of these endings when I suggest trying to write this story. How does one pick the "perfect" ending?

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Mouse Story

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What makes a good ending
by: Steve B. (webmaster)

Cindy, to my mind a good ending is one that makes sense in light of everything that came before it, yet still manages to surprise. It is true to the characters as you've developed them.

An ending that isn't resonating could still be a perfect ending, and the problem might be your middle. In other words, it can always be the case that your wonderful ending wasn't properly set up.

Examine your viewpoint character closely to help you determine the proper ending. Based on what's happened previously, what ending would cap a journey for that character that feels complete?

In other words, don't think of your ending as somehow independent of the whole.

Great Mouse Illustrations
by: Anonymous

Hello, My name is Karen Ross Ohlinger and I am sending you a link to my website, http://karenrossohlinger.com/ so that you can see that one of my favorite things to draw is mice! Maybe I can be your illustrator after you write your great story ending.

Best Regards, Karen

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