[HN Gopher] Ways of Thinking about Endings
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       Ways of Thinking about Endings
        
       Author : unquote
       Score  : 17 points
       Date   : 2022-06-02 16:30 UTC (6 hours ago)
        
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       | blondin wrote:
       | great share OP, thanks!
       | 
       | this is typical of writers. the author went about, from thought
       | to thought, without giving a real practical advice. i guess, this
       | style of teaching resonates with some people. but it somewhat
       | saddens me.
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       | a single practical thing stood out for me. that everything from
       | the beginning of the story leading to a particular ending. that,
       | and the story of the missing page.
       | 
       | now, i am surprised the most practical advice anyone can give was
       | missing. word count, anyone?
        
         | formerkrogemp wrote:
         | Generally, 500 words are usual per printed page and font, etc.
         | You can tell a story in a paragraph or in millions of words. I
         | don't think quantifiable information is always useful unless
         | you're authoring formulaic content. What advice were you
         | looking for in particular? Pacing, editing, and proofreading
         | all matter. Every reader is different so their particular
         | advice isn't always helpful.
        
       | gmuslera wrote:
       | One should read old Neal Stephenson books (I don't know, The
       | Diamond Age, Snowcrash, Cryptonomicon and a few others) to see
       | what an abrupt ending means. Then try something different.
        
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