Have you ever been so engrossed in reading a book because it's just so good? A good story will make you believe as though you're part of it right from the start! And just when you're about to get to the end, and you think you know exactly what's going to happen, there's a TWIST! I really like surprise endings because it's so totally unexpected! When the story seems to be going in one direction, and then suddenly it veers off course and goes in a very different direction, it makes the story so much more interesting because I never thought of it!
Surprise endings aren't just for books though; your next story could have a twist at the end! Here's a really easy way to try your hand at surprise endings.
Change the Genre
A genre is a type or category of writing. It could be a mystery or an action packed tale; humorous (funny) fiction and teen stories are also different genres of stories.
A bad dude in a cowboy hat is walking into the saloon in a bad Western movie. He's looking dangerous and mad. Tell what happens, creating a happy ending.
A cowboy in a ten-gallon hat comes blasting through the saloon doors with a look on his face that says he would like to flatten someone. The bartender bravely says, 'Howdy. What can I get you?'
