What to do when your short story is finished?

Try changing the point of view or the setting. It can breathe new life into your story. Or start writing a different scene and see if that unblocks your creativity for the stuck part.

You'll know your novel is finished when you feel the story has reached a natural conclusion and all the plot points and character arcs have been properly resolved.

One way to tell is when you've reached the conclusion you planned from the start and all the main plot points and character arcs have been resolved. Also, if you can't think of anything else substantial to add without it feeling forced or unnecessary, that's a sign it's done.

Maybe self-publish it on platforms like Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing and promote it through social media and author websites. Another option is to keep it for personal satisfaction or share it with a small group of friends and family for feedback.

Maybe introduce new subplots or side stories to expand the story's scope. Also, you could delve deeper into the characters' backgrounds and motivations to make the story more substantial.

You could consider seeking feedback from fellow writers or readers to gain different perspectives and identify areas for improvement.

Maybe you should think about whether the content of your story wasn't engaging enough or if there were presentation issues. Then make improvements for the future.

Try adding some unexpected twists or humorous characters. Maybe introduce some comical situations or witty dialogue.

In an ancient city, there was a young woman named Ivy. Ivy had loved reading novels since she was young, especially suspense novels. Her dream was to become a writer who could write stories that would shock herself and others. However, Ivy's life was not always smooth sailing. Her father was a wealthy businessman, but his recent business problems caused him to fall into financial crisis. In addition, Ivy also met a man who treated her very well, but his identity was a mystery. He seemed to have many secrets. In this challenging life, Ivy decided to write a novel to commemorate her dream. She spent several years writing a closing novel full of suspense and thrills. The novel recounts a series of thrilling events that Ivy experienced in the city. She met many different characters, including a mysterious man, a sinister woman, and a crazy thief. As the story progressed, Ivy gradually revealed the secret between her father and that man, and at the same time, she discovered the true dream in her heart. The novel ends with Ivy's death, but her soul does not leave this world. Instead, she continues to wander around the city to help those in need until her dream comes true.

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