Exploring the Craft of Storytelling: A Focus on the Plotline
Doug Lewars, a writer with a penchant for intriguing narratives, shares his thoughts on the art of storytelling. While the specific focus of his writing remains undisclosed, it is clear that he values a captivating story above all else.
Lewars asserts that a book should not be an essay or a sermon, but rather, it should have a story to engage readers from start to finish. This belief is evident in his own work, as he strives to craft tales that hook and hold a reader's interest.
However, Lewars does not disclose whether he shares the same aversion to unhappy endings as some authors. What is certain is that he acknowledges the necessity of such endings in certain contexts.
In the literary world, Lewars has published thirteen books on Smashwords.com. Yet, he has not specified which of these works fall under the genre of science fiction. It is interesting to note that his first encounter with a modernistic, plotless book, classified as science fiction, occurred in high school.
Despite his appreciation for well-developed plots, Lewars is open to sparse settings and minimal character development, as long as the characters are interesting. This approach allows for a unique reading experience, where the focus is on the narrative rather than the details.
Recently, Lewars found himself faced with a book on the shortlist for a prestigious prize, such as the Giller or the Booker. The book, written in the form of a stream of consciousness, consisted of a single sentence spanning numerous pages. Despite his initial dislike for the book, he found it unsatisfying and closed it after reading sixty and a hundred pages, vowing never to read the author again.
However, it seems that Lewars may have inadvertently broken this promise. The author, whose first name bears a striking resemblance to a former Prime Minister of Canada, Mulroney, has written a novel exceeding 1000 pages, written in the same stream-of-consciousness style, notably in "Black Leopard, Red Wolf."
Despite the controversy surrounding this book, Lewars continues to enjoy writing, reading, fishing, and indulging in sweets. His love for storytelling remains undiminished, and he continues to strive for interesting narratives in his own work.
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