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This week, we're talking about one of the trickiest things in any type of writing: Figuring out your ending. (And yes, we’re getting into Ghostbusters in the process.) After that, we’ve got a couple of recommendations of things we’ve been into lately: A bonkers Star Wars fan theory and a very good soda.

Ghostbusters, Callbacks, and How To End Your Short Humor Piece

No matter what type of writing you’re doing, figuring out a solid ending is always one of the trickiest parts. A piece without a thought-out ending can feel unfinished or unsatisfying, like if you put in a lot of work to pick out a nice outfit, and then walked out of your apartment barefoot.