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Twisting the ending of a story is like putting icing on a cake, a cherry on top of a sundae, or nuts in brownies. It is a writer's finale.
The reader won't see a good twisted ending coming. On occasion, even the writer doesn't know where the ending is going. If that is your case, you will have a lot of trouble twisting the ending.
First, find a natural ending. Now, decide on an alternate ending that will surprise the reader. Next, look for a common denominator between the endings. Then all at once steer the storyline in another direction.
One good twist is to take the reader back to the beginning scene of the story. This is the loop effect. Another good way to twist the ending… Continue reading Twist Your Endings