For example, a court decision or the findings of a scientific study could be summarized in a list. Finally, we have come to the end of the story. Think of it as the lasting impression, the last song you heard on the radio. The ending is often what the reader remembers most about the story, so end strong. The ending is so important that you should know how you are going to end before you start.
Many writers save a good morsel for the end, perhaps their second-best quote.
Roger Simon, a columnist for The Baltimore Sun , switches his leads and endings to see which works best in which spot. The most common type of ending is the quote ending. Look for a quote that sums up the main idea of the story. Another favorite is the circle end. In the circle end, you return to an idea expressed in the lead.