diff --git a/progress/__init__.py b/progress/__init__.py
index be90a43..f48a625 100644
--- a/progress/__init__.py
+++ b/progress/__init__.py
@@ -101,9 +101,10 @@ def writeln(self, line):
             print('\r' + line, end='', file=self.file)
             self.file.flush()
 
-    def finish(self):
+    def finish(self, print_newline=True):
         if self.file and self.is_tty():
-            print(file=self.file)
+            if print_newline:
+                print(file=self.file)
             if self._hidden_cursor:
                 print(SHOW_CURSOR, end='', file=self.file)
                 self._hidden_cursor = False