The last pages of your book are critical because they determine how the reader will feel when they leave your world — and whether they will buy your next book. As readers, we've all been disappointed by weak story endings, so how can we make sure that we leave our readers satisfied? James Scott Bell gives some tips in today's interview, as well as talking about what happens when your publisher goes bankrupt and how to generate multiple streams of income as a creative. In the introduction, I talk about the importance of listening to our physical bodies and my own lessons learned around pain recently. Today's show is sponsored by Draft2Digital, where you can get free ebook formatting, free distribution to multiple stores, and a host of other benefits. Get your free Author Marketing Guide at www.draft2digital.com/penn James Scott Bell is the bestselling and award-winning author of thrillers, historical fiction, and many excellent books on the craft of writing. He's a professional speaker teaching novel writing and other skills for writers. His latest book for authors is The Last 50 Pages: The Art and Craft of Unforgettable Endings. You can listen above or on iTunes or your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below. Here are the highlights and full transcript below. Show Notes * Why a book’s ending matters so much * How genre fits into a book’s ending * How to deal with book endings when writing a series * On the five types of endings * Why knowing your ending before you get to it is important * On intellectual property rights when a trad publisher goes bankrupt. F&W Media bankruptcy [Forbes], PRH purchasing the assets [The Bookseller] * The importance of multiple streams of income for authorpreneurs. Patreon.com/jamesscottbell You can find James Scott Bell at JamesScottBell.com and on Twitter @jamesscottbell [Header photo by Nicole Honeywill on Unsplash] Transcript of Interview with James Scott Bell Joanna: James Scott Bell is the bestselling and award-winning author of thrillers, historical fiction, and many excellent books on the craft of writing. He's a professional speaker teaching novel writing and other skills for writers. His latest book for authors is The Last 50 Pages: The Art and Craft of Unforgettable Endings. Welcome back to you. James: Always good to be here. Joanna: Thank you.