Unveiling the Amount of Spotlight Given to Supporting Characters

In a captivating guest post, author Doug Lewars sheds light on his ongoing fantasy series, which revolves around two powerful groups: the Guardians and the Opposition. The series, yet to reveal the identity of its creator, is set in a world where the Guardians are tasked with preserving balance among the worlds and across dimensions, while the Opposition seeks chaos.

The storyline is not without its challenges, as Lewars acknowledges the complexities of character development. He admits to pondering the idea of giving personalities to bit characters, a move that could enrich the narrative but risk confusing readers with superfluous detail.

The Asia-Pacific division of the series has seen a 15% decrease in quarterly sales, a concern raised by John, one of the executives in the meeting. The scene is set in a meeting with a CEO and several senior executives, including Frank, Mark from Human Resources, and eight unnamed individuals.

Mark, new to the organization, seeks to make a mark by suggesting a replacement for the director of the division. Meanwhile, Doug Lewars, the author of the guest post, enjoys a diverse range of interests outside of writing, including reading, fishing, and sweets.

The Opposition, one of the series' enigmatic groups, has been given very little detail so far. Lewars suggests that there may be various possibilities for the Opposition's motivations, but he admits that he was unable to explain why the Opposition opposes the Guardians.

Interestingly, only one member of the Opposition has made an appearance, and his role was to intimidate a villain. The executives in the meeting discuss potential solutions, with one suggesting increased marketing expenditure in the Asia-Pacific region, and another proposing the replacement of the director.

Lewars warns against providing too much superfluous detail to avoid confusing readers. He believes in the importance of remembering that bit characters have individual attributes, such as appearances, likes, dislikes, personalities, and aspirations. However, he is debating whether to provide individuality to all participants in a story or to leave some undefined.

Mark, the executive who suggested replacing the director, is not a significant character in the plot. The writer, in acknowledging this, emphasises the need to remember that even minor characters have their own unique characteristics.

The Guardians, on the other hand, meet only once or twice over the course of a book, and most remain in the background. Despite this, their role in maintaining balance is crucial to the series' narrative.

Doug Lewars has published ten books on Smashwords.com, and his latest work promises to delve deeper into the intriguing world of the Guardians and the Opposition. As the series continues to unfold, readers can expect more revelations about these powerful groups and the intricate relationships that bind them.