The Hero of Ages

If your first two acts are a psychological character drama I don't want it right. My act three to be and I call it the Wimpap because it's safe. People end books poorly this way all the time. The easiest way to do it is to start hinting at promises to the reader in Act 2 and Act 3 with the understanding that wow this was introduced kind of late. That doesn't necessarily mean that all of the main characters personal problems are going to be solved. Or that this mystery won't be part of a much larger mystery or a much larger consideration. This episode of Writing Excuses is brought to you by my book. The Hero of Ages in paperback out April