Sad endings and bittersweet endings? How? When? Why?
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3 жыл бұрынEver wondered how to write a sad ending? I love sad endings, and I've written loads, so in this video I discuss what I think works and what doesn't. I talk about the purpose of a sad ending, and use some examples from films.
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@eveiswriting3625 3 жыл бұрын
I completely agree about endings that mix happy & sad being really memorable! In the novel I've been writing, I've tried to do this and it really does make the story seem more realistic
@21stCenturyWriter 3 жыл бұрын
It works, doesn't it? Happy endings can sometimes feel a bit forced. Even if it's mainly happy but with a tinge of sadness, I'd say that's better than a fully happy ending. But of course it's all subjective. Hope your novel is going well :)
@packosand3287 Жыл бұрын
just had an incredible dream that felt like a week's worth of content and i woke up feeling empty
@ZarinaMachaAuthor 3 жыл бұрын
Mate, just want to say I LOVE your video quality, it's really polished. And I agree that sometimes sad endings can be more poignant. One of the saddest endings I ever read was in Louise O'Neill's "Only Ever Yours" but I don't think the book would have been as moving and impactful if the ending had been happy. The sad ending really summed up the message of the book and felt very necessary.
@21stCenturyWriter 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Zarina! I haven't read "Only Ever Yours", so I will definitely check that out. I think that's the most important thing with a sad ending - it has to feel necessary, doesn't it? Imagine Sauron killing everyone at the end of Lord of the Rings for no good reason. It could maybe work, but it needs to be making some kind of point, in my opinion. Great to speak to you :)
@ZarinaMachaAuthor 3 жыл бұрын
@@21stCenturyWriter yeah I agree lol, or if the Night King killed everyone at the end of GOT. "Only Ever Yours" is a dystopia, like a modern Handmaid's Tale. It's one of my favourite books, so powerful and poignant.
@21stCenturyWriter 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome - The Handmaid's Tale is one of my favourite books, so it sounds like I'll definitely enjoy it :)
@jeremyfee 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, as always. I do like bittersweet endings. I remember the movie Cruel Intentions felt that way.
@21stCenturyWriter 3 жыл бұрын
Oooh, I haven't seen that one! I'll have to check it out :)
@nothingyet120 Жыл бұрын
@@21stCenturyWriter It also literally ended with the song Bitter sweet symphony :D !
@ADSmallAuthor 3 жыл бұрын
I have written two contemporary short stories that have sad endings. Great video, Ben.
@21stCenturyWriter 3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Sometimes they make the perfect ending. Thanks Aaron :)
@ADSmallAuthor 3 жыл бұрын
@@21stCenturyWriter My two short stories are called ' A Letter from Laura' ( This one is on my blog page.), the other is called 'Traffic Warden buys Skateboard'
@21stCenturyWriter 3 жыл бұрын
'Traffic Warden buys Skateboard' is an amazing title, I love that.
@yaakovbarrokion7650 Жыл бұрын
GTA IV it's a good example for the player. You happy with finishing the game, but it's also sad with all that happened and Niko's final words. The feeling i got it was that i win and lose at the same time.
@davidcopson5800 11 күн бұрын
Ishiguro - The Remains of the Day.
@somedorkydude6483 3 ай бұрын
I think the reason we like sad endings isnt necesarily because it feels more realistic it feels more honest. The universe isnt cruel its indifferent. Happy endings do exist but they arent always given. So sad endings take a more honest approach and say hey its ok to be sad. I would not say this is universal I feel like great endings come with a sacrifice. A long victory, bittersweet ending, or straight up sad endings.
@JoeyPaulOnline 3 жыл бұрын
I do love a bittersweet ending especially to a long series, have done that before!
@21stCenturyWriter 3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, a bittersweet ending to an entire series must be pretty powerful! I think I'll have to do something similar for my series :)
@ZarinaMachaAuthor 3 жыл бұрын
YAAS bittersweet is my fav, best of both worlds :D
@jeremyanderson6789 2 жыл бұрын
Nah. I don’t like bitter sweet ending.
@goodguy609 Жыл бұрын
I really love how breaking bad/better call Saul/el camino made a bittersweet ending I really hope they still able to made the ending perfect if they want to do any spin off or other But I really love your explanation I hope you success in KZfaq
@21stCenturyWriter Жыл бұрын
Yes! Breaking Bad's ending it awesome isn't it? I need to watch Better Call Saul now...
@goodguy609 Жыл бұрын
@@21stCenturyWriter it is I really love the ending Better call saul ending is just "something" but I love it
@nouriapolis 3 жыл бұрын
I agree! Bittersweet is reality, I feel.
@21stCenturyWriter 3 жыл бұрын
It really is! I even love bittersweet music - I think that contrast is where we find meaning. Maybe?
@charlierael9297 3 жыл бұрын
Hi. I’m a writer and fan. Do you do Twitter?
@21stCenturyWriter 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Charlie! I've never had a Twitter in my life (yet), but maybe one day? I've heard it can be quite toxic. How do you feel about it?
@charlierael9297 3 жыл бұрын
@@21stCenturyWriter it can be both heaven and hell (Twitter), but 99.9 % of writers use it as an industry command post. I’m getting 6 writer’s for a collaboration about it.
@charlierael9297 3 жыл бұрын
I thought of you for it.
@nereiluwa9712 12 күн бұрын
@@21stCenturyWriterit’s very toxic tbvh
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