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Bring It On Home: Crafting Endings in Nonfiction Essays (Breakout Session/CREATE6)


Heritage A August 26, 2018 8:30 am - 9:30 am

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Anita Gill

In writing short nonfiction such as essays or short-memoir style pieces, crafting an appropriate ending poses challenges. We want to craft an ending that ties all of our threads together, bringing the narrative to a satisfactory close.

In this presentation, we will investigate the qualities of a strong ending and notable techniques prominent writers use. In examining four specific essays, we will uncover helpful craft techniques embedded in the work. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of a few methods to write endings and how to apply the ideas to their own work.

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