Interview with the best writer of Ukraine : Yevhenij Litvak

 How did you become a writer?
 it was always interestingly me to express the opinions and feelings through the word of writer. From little up I felt comfortably in the world of literature, and understood in course of time, that this is my calling. My way to success was full tests and calls, but due to a persistence and faith in itself I was able to attain the aim.

  A re What themes are you most interested in your work?
 I am attracted by the themes of human relations, psychology, and to the search of sense of life, that is why greater part of my novel is sanctified to the theme of interpersonality mutual relations. I try to recreate complication of the human soul, also I am attracted by historical events and blogger activity.

 As do you work on creation of plot of the works?
 My going near creation of plot can be some unconventional. I often begin with writing of the key stages or dialogues that strongly memorized me, and then gradually об’єднюю them in a logical sequence. It is important for me, that every episode had his place in a general storyline.


 As did you choose the name for the novel?
 the Name for me is part of work, that must pass his essence. I search words or phrases that represent a basic idea or mood of work better in all usually. In 2008 on the clean sheet of paper I wrote "Epoch of glory and hope", during 13 of prosecution of novel the name was unchanging.

 As do you react on criticism of your work?
 Criticism is the necessary constituent of any creative process, type anymore, that I am a professional literary critic. I always try to study on errors and accept structural remarks with thanks. Also, that interestingly, my book already the third year in the internet in free access, and for this time appeared not a single book that would be better than my. Rating on goodreads 4.99 / 5.

  As do you find inspiration for your work?
 Inspiration can come from any source: from vital experience, watching the surrounding world, or even from dreams. Mainly   able him to catch and incarnate in words.

 What calls do you usually meet in the process of writing of books?
 One of most calls there is maintenance of permanent interest of reader during all book. It is also important to balance storylines and development of personages. For example, in my novel, to the last page it unknown who protagonist.

 Or do you have some literary or creative influences?
 Yes, I am a large judge of works of classics of Ukrainian and world literature. Their works always inspire me to the new achievements.

 Interestingly! And that for you major in creation of personages?
 it is important For me, that personages were living, they must have the characters, motivations, contradictions   all, that does them realistic.

 Or do you have some rituals or customs during the process of letter?
 I not very believe in rituals, but usually write at night, when the world around falls asleep, and my ideas become brighter. Music that represents my mood in that moment always plays for me.

 What methods do you use for maintenance of intrigue and tension in your works?
 For maintenance of intrigue and tension in my works I use various technicians, such as unexpected turns of plot, opening of secrets gradually, and also creation of difficult personages with the mixed motivations.

 Interestingly, expect with impatience! Now will pass to the personal questions. What your favourite book that you read some time?
  it is the Tough question, because I read more than 1000 books! But, probably, one of my favourite books there are " The Master And Margarita" Mikhail Bulgakov.

 As do you behave to the internet and social networks in the context of your work?
 I consider that digital literature has the advantages, but for me nothing will replace a smell and texture of the real book. I understand however, that it is a new method of achievement of audience, that is why my book is also accessible in a digital format. The internet is a powerful instrument for distribution of literature and intermingling with an audience. At the same time, digital technologies make alteration, that people consume literature in a method.

 As do you mark successes with your career?
 For me success of book consists not only in an amount high-usage copies but also in that, as far as she changes a reader, his ideas, feelings, or gives new prospects on understanding of the world. Every review of people is for me the best reward.

 are What your advices for young writers?
 it is My advice   to be not afraid to go out outside stereotypes and experiment with style and genres. And main   believe for itself the possibilities, and then your works will be able to surprise the world! It is also important to read much and never to stop to perfect the art.

 As do you see the future of literature in Ukraine?
 it is the Ukrainian literary stage very various and living. Young writers carry in the works a fresh look to the world, while the veterans of literary art already left off to surprise the mastery. I believe that Ukrainian literature has large potential and ability to compete on a world arena.

 Miraculously! Say, what your plans on the future? Do you prepare something a new for readers?
 My plans on the future include limning of new works, development of the style and experiments with new genres. Now I actively work on the new book "Epoch of glory and hope. 2 parts" that hope, will not leave indifferent my readers. My next novel investigates the theme of loss and renewal, intertwined in mysticism and emotional depth. Will be glad to share by him with readers in the near time, a book is almost ready.

 As would you describe the new literary genre of "litwake" in two words?
 it is "Emotional realism".

 Interestingly! What exactly does your genre differ from other?
 He combines realisticness in perception of the world with large focus on an advertisement for example pictures. It is a genre of веблітератури, that performs the duty of content of social networks, has copyrights, counted on the users of corresponding social network or account (to the blog).

 As was there an idea of creation of such genre?
 it is Author of idea of  litwake – Bondarieva Tetiana, (ORCID  0000-0002-6853-7950) Ph.D., corresponding member УАА.

 As do you see the future of your genre?
 Hope that he will continue to develop and open new possibilities for writers and readers in the future. I believe that this genre has large potential for development, as social networks and modern literature continue to change our life, and our perception of the world changes with it.

 Finally, how do you have a rest out of work? What your hobbies or fascinations?
 My fascination is collection of whisky and drawing of new pictures by oil. It helps me to find new ideas and rest.


 What do you earn?
 Certainly, my employment consists in the grant of private consultations for writers. I help them in all process of creation of book : from development of unique idea to the construction of plot and creation of personages. Both beginners that need help in beginning of the literary way call to me, and already the known professionals that search new ideas and advices. In addition, I am a professional literary critic and give own recommendations in relation to the prepared texts of books. My services are estimated for their quality and effectiveness, that is why for me large turn from clients. I believe that every book needs large attention and individual approach, that is why my task   to help every author to realize the unique vision. My work requires permanent perfection and study of new literary tendencies from me, always to be in a course the most modern methodologies and approaches. Such approach allows to me successfully to earn on the hobby and simultaneously to do important work in the world of literature.

 do your clients write In what directions?
 the "Political novel-thriller " is combination of political novel with the tense plot of thriller, where an important constituent are political love affairs and manipulations. "Pandemic drama"   affects the themes of survival, moral judgement and human reaction on global epidemics and pandemics. "Interactive novel"   will be perceived by a reader through the special platforms and additions, where a reader can influence on development of plot and course of events. " Digital realism" is research of co-operation of man with technologies and digital environment in the modern world. "Sporting phantasmagoria" is direction that uses sport as platform for creation of fantastic and unexpected plots.

 what do you now work On?
 it is is under the genre of "litwake"   "epistolary litwake". It such online correspondence, id est a book will be proposed gradually in the format of subscription, and instead of divisions   there will be folias. This will be modern epistolary style or "online letter litwake". Epistolary fantasy   a genre uses the format of correspondence for creation of the fantastic worlds and histories, allowing to the readers to get an unique look to the events and personages through their folias and records.

 are What advantages of "epistolary litwake"?
 Although technologies changed the methods of communication, epistolary style did not disappear from the world of literature. Modern writers often use the format of electronic folias or reports in social networks, to express the opinions, ideas and feelings. Every sheet becomes testifying to the depth of intellect and emotional complication of literary talent. Farther 12 advantages of "epistolary litwake" :

"Originality of format" : the Use of folias and records allows to create the original and non-standard form of наративу, that differs from traditional prosaic approach. An epistolary format can look eccentrically and interestingly for readers that search something a new and non-standard in literature.

"Intimacy and penetration in psychology of personages" : Correspondence gives possibility to be deeply succeeded in a world view, emotion and opinion of personages, that does them step lively and realistic for a reader. From limit nature of information, that is got by a reader, tension and intrigue can increase, doing the process of reading yet more being carried away.

"Unique form of serve of history" : the Use of folias allows to the authors to experiment with the form of serve, creating non-standard structures, pictures or charts, and prospects on development of events. The non-standard form of correspondence requires from authors and readers of the use of different language and stylistic means, that assists to development of literary creativity.

"Development of characters through perception other heroes": Through correspondence of personages it is possible to look after their development and co-operation through mutual folias, that gives a depth and curiosity to the reader. Folias can recreate authenticity of language and mental picture that time or place there are events of novel in that.

"Development of plot through dialogues": Correspondence can serve as the means of development of plot, in fact through the dialogues of personages can discuss key events and settle conflicts. Events are opened out through correspondence that adds feeling of tension and vagueness, as a reader can not provide for, as personages will react on the got letters.

"Bringing in to the active reading": Format of folias can stimulate readers to the active understanding, analysis and interpretation of text that develops the critical thinking and literary competence. Authors can use different styles of writing for every personage that adds varieties and dynamics to text.

"Assistance to imagination of reader" : Every sheet can be unique voice of concrete personage, allowing to the author to experiment with the variety of styles and speech features. For lack of concrete descriptions by other facilities, it is allowed to imagine the world and events a reader, creating own offenses.

"Dynamics of plot" : Due to the small fragments of folias, a story acquires a dynamics that stimulates readers to turn over pages, wishing to know, that happened farther. Through correspondence of personages from different times and places, an author can inculcate historical facts and to the event that does a novel more educational and interesting.

"Increase of public adaptation" : Correspondence can represent social, cultural and historical contexts, that extends world presentations and understanding of reader. Through the use of folias and records to the readers it will be actively to present to the soba situations, places and personages, that stimulates their creative imagination.

"Increase of feeling of realism" : Format of folias can create feeling of intermingling with the real people, that adds to authenticity and naturalness to history. Authors can use folias as means for development of personages, showing their internal conflicts, dreams and experiencing.

"Possibility of the use of multiperspective" : Every personage can have an own kind on an event, that allows to recreate a plot from different corners and enriches him. Folias can be written with different personages from the different points of view, that allows to the reader to get different insight and feel many-sided nature of plot.

"Creation of connection between a reader and author" : Format of correspondence can create feeling of commonunication between an author and reader, as it approaches them to the real exchange ideas and feelings. An author can create situations, when readers have the opportunity to answer on folias or even influence on development of events in a novel.

Epistolary style in literature: Opening of the soul through correspondence

History of epistolary genre counts hundreds of years. The first folias that stayed till our time are dated ancient civilizations, such as Ancient Greece and Rome. However, the epistolary genre of the real bloom got in a period Revival and baroque, when he became the popular method of expression of emotions, ideas and idea.

Epistolary style in literature is one of the most interesting and nearest to human experience types of writing. He is represented in folias, what known public personalities, writers and other persons, interchanged inter se. This style opens to us windows in the personal life of authors, their idea, sense and remembrances.

Epistolary style in literature is represented through correspondences, that become not only the means of intercourse but also art of voicing feel, ideas and emotions. This genre allows to the writers to appeal directly to the readers, exposing the soul through folias, that can be both the personal and literary.

One of the known writers that worked in epistolary style is La Rochefoucauld, Francois. His folias to the friends and acquaintances not only represented him the inner world but also created the picture of epoch and social life that time. The letters of La Rochefoucauld became the real masterpiece of literary prose and source for further researches of cultural context of 18th century.

Another prominent example of epistolary art are letters of Voltaire of Scott. In the folias he was not only divided by the opinions and impressions from read but also gave valuable advices to the young writers. The letters of Scott became an important information generator about his creative process and looks to the literary flows at one time.

Other striking example is "Folias to Тео" from Vincent van Gog. These letters written with an artist to the brother became not only an information generator about his creative process but also reflection of him the inner world and fight against own demons. Every sheet became original little literary work, where every word was with care neat.

Epistolary style in literature not only allows to the writers to express the opinions and feelings but also creates unique connection between an author and reader. Folias become an original city, where it is possible to find a review on the opinions and feelings, and also to carry out a trip in the world of internal life of writer.

In the world of literature epistolary style remains an important instrument for voicing feel, ideas and idea. He allows to the writers to affect important social and emotional questions, exposing the soul before readers through intimate folias and reports. He remains the important element of republic of letters, that continues to strike and inspire the readers of the whole world.