Now halfway through my WIP, I've come to realise I have a problem. I wouldn't mind it so much if it was a 'once in a blue moon' thing, but it looks as though it's something that has been following me around all these years.
The problem, in a nutshell, is that I can't write endings. The reason is not because I write really bad endings (I'd be happy if I could manage even that much). Even when I was in school, I never finished any of my essays.
I might take some time to get started, but once I've got the first sentence down, I don't have a problem with the flow but when it approaches the end, I start beating around the bushes and doing anything except writing 'The End' on the essay or story.
I often have a clear idea of how I want the story to end, but it's getting there that's proving to be a real problem. I've tried outlining, but no joy there.
I'd really appreciate any comments or suggestions that could help me before I run into a Writer's Wall (again).
The problem, in a nutshell, is that I can't write endings. The reason is not because I write really bad endings (I'd be happy if I could manage even that much). Even when I was in school, I never finished any of my essays.
I might take some time to get started, but once I've got the first sentence down, I don't have a problem with the flow but when it approaches the end, I start beating around the bushes and doing anything except writing 'The End' on the essay or story.
I often have a clear idea of how I want the story to end, but it's getting there that's proving to be a real problem. I've tried outlining, but no joy there.
I'd really appreciate any comments or suggestions that could help me before I run into a Writer's Wall (again).