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How many drafts of a book does Louis Sachar write?
With each subsequent draft — I normally do about five drafts of a book — I am able to write longer. I know the story better, and so the second draft, I might write an hour and a half. The third draft, I might write two hours a day, then maybe three or four hours a day for my fourth and fifth drafts.
What are two memorable characters created by Louis Sachar?
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- Stanley Yelnats.
- Zero.
- X-Ray.
- Katherine Barlow.
What genre of books does Louis Sachar write?
Children’s fiction
| Louis Sachar | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Children’s fiction |
| Notable works | Holes Johnny’s in the Basement Stanley Yelnats’ Survival Guide to Camp Green Lake Small Steps Wayside School series |
| Spouse | Carla Askew ( m. 1985) |
| Children | 1 |
What authors influenced Louis Sachar the most?
Significant authors who have inspired Sachar include J.D. Salinger, Kurt Vonnegut, E.L. Doctorow, Margaret Atwood, E.B White, Richard Price and Kazuo Ishiguro.
How long has Louis Sachar been writing?
Louis Sachar has been writing children’s books for over thirty years. He is best known for his Newbery Medal and National Book Award-winning novel Holes, which was adapted into a 2003 film of the same name.
Why did Louis Sachar start writing books?
After graduating from high school, Sachar enrolled in Antioch College in Ohio. Working as a teacher’s aide was a significant experience in Sachar’s life, because it inspired him to write a children’s book. At the time, writing was a hobby for Sachar; he never expected his work to be published.
What triggered Louis Sachar to write the book Holes?
Louis Sachar has explained that his prize-winning novel Holes was inspired by a place: he started writing with the image of Camp Green Lake in mind, envisaging the arid landscape, the relentless scorching heat, and the frightening creatures – especially the venomous yellow-spotted lizards.