How to Write a Conclusion

Authors must learn how to write a conclusion effectively.The ending is a crucial part of your story and makes the final impression on the reader.

Students are often uncertain how to wrap up a story with style and fall into ineffective patterns.

Avoid ending your story with:

Examples of a successful story ending are:

A memory of the main event.
A decision resulting from the main event.
An action reflecting an important decision.
Thoughts and feelings about the events that have taken place.
A hope or wish
Sum up the argument which you have made in the essay in one or two sentences. (Do not provide a summary of the essay)
A call to action.
Restate the thesis in the first or second sentence.
An amusing, light-hearted or insightful observation if appropriate.
End the essay with a quote that sums up or comments on the topic.

Use a combination of the above elements to write an effective conclusion.

Questions to prompt effective story endings:

What would the main character remember most? (A memory)
What decisions might be based on events that have taken place? ( A decision)
What action could the main character do as a result of the events of the story? (An action.)
Is there any appropriate call to actions that could follow the events of the story? (An action)
How would the main character feel about the events which have taken place? (A Feeling)
What could the main character or readers wish for as a result of the events which have taken place? (A wish)