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Wrapping up the 7-point plot

Structure for Pantsers 5

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Monalisa Foster
Oct 05, 2025
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In the previous post, we tackled the Big Swampy Middle. It’s now time to tackle the last bit of the 7-point plot, the Ending.

Endings are very important because they sell your next book. Cliffhangers don’t sell your next book, a satisfying ending does, and yes I’m aware that in “indie” it’s acceptable to write a cliffhanger. I don’t care.

I’m very much ab…

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