What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About?

What the Hell is Michael Jamin Talking About?

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What is the key to writing a good ending?

Advice from a TV writer/showrunner

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Michael Jamin
Nov 08, 2024
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A fan left me this very kind comment.

“Your stories in A Paper Orchestra end exactly when they need to. What’s the key to writing a good ending?

-l.azwriter

Before we talk about endings, let’s start at the beginning. What is a story?

A story is a journey that we’re taking the main character on, and the audience (or reader) gets to watch.

Like any journey, …

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