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Hi, Baylee,

Thanks for posting. I’ll try to answer your questions if you’ll try to remember that these answers are just my own opinion and writer’s technique, OK?

1. The ending of a short story should be the same as the ending of a long story — it has to complete the story you’re telling. Or it should be what comedians call a “punch line,” a surprise funny ending. Or, if it’s an eerie story, a shocking ending.

2. To me, the most important parts of the writing process are: a)having something interesting to say, and b) planning your story first so you’ll know exactly what you’re trying to say. For me, planning is everything. Yes, you can make changes, add and subtract events and even people. But your basic story MUST be there before you start to write.

OK? That’s just about the best advice I can give without knowing what you’re writing, what your style is, what grade you’re in, and a few other details about you. Hope it’s helpful.

                                                                                                    —–Gordon Korman—–