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| valleygal |
Posted - Feb 09 2011 : 8:37:13 PM
Hi All!
Twenty years ago, I participated in a snail-mail creative writing novel swap. Here's what it is. One person starts the book, with anywhere from one paragraph to one page. It is mailed on to the next person, who adds on to what the previous person wrote, mailed to the next person, etc until eventually it comes full circle with an ending to the story. I really enjoyed it but never knew what happened to the book after I mailed by portion on. I wondered if anyone would like to do this? Its a great way to practice your creative abilities and you never know how the story will turn out as you pick up where the last person left off and add your "chapter" or even just a paragraph. Maybe if it comes full circle, it could be published in MJF! This is best done by snail mail, also, and you would have to sign your part, etc before mailing it on to the next person. If enough gals show an interest, I'd love to start this! Maybe we should keep it as a "country-themed" novel?
-Cheryl
without creativity, we cannot be! |
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| horseychick |
Posted - Jun 08 2011 : 8:06:37 PM
Did this ever get off the ground?
Farmgirl Sister #1706 You can take the girl out of the country but her soul will bring her back.-mlp
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www.ThePatternShack.etsy.com |
| horseychick |
Posted - May 19 2011 : 04:00:46 AM
Does anyone know if this masterpiece has started going around?
Farmgirl Sister #1706 You can take the girl out of the country but her soul will bring her back.-mlp
www.thestitchincoop.etsy.com
www.ThePatternShack.etsy.com |
| Joey |
Posted - May 18 2011 : 10:26:08 PM
Well, I'd like to play if this is still open, count me in. Thanks, Joay
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
| coaloha |
Posted - May 16 2011 : 10:16:50 PM
I would like to be in on this too, if it's not too late. This sounds like fun! Thanks Cheryl! I will email my address to you.
Aloha,
Pam
Pam Barnes-Palty
Phoenix, AZ
Be distracted by joy |
| foreverbooks |
Posted - May 13 2011 : 1:04:10 PM
Cheryl,
Thank you for the information.
Carole
Arizona Farmgirl Sister #2556 |
| Shi-anne |
Posted - May 13 2011 : 1:03:14 PM
Carole, you might email Valleygal, as I don't think she has been on the forum for awhile.
http://theprairiemaid.blogspot.com/
Farmgirls don't have hot flashes ~ They have power surges! |
| foreverbooks |
Posted - May 13 2011 : 11:35:53 AM
An update please!
Carole
Arizona Farmgirl Sister #2556 |
| valleygal |
Posted - Mar 22 2011 : 09:31:54 AM
An update, I had been down with strep for a week, better now : ) I am in process of creating the first few pages I have scenarios running through my mind for the story. If anyone has a real or imagined scenario, short and sweet, maybe we can weave it in..ideas needed! Then I will get it typed up and enroute to the first circle author.
without creativity, we cannot be! |
| HollyG |
Posted - Mar 22 2011 : 07:50:46 AM
I can't wait to get started. Cheryl, I'm going to e-mail you my details - hope I'm on the right track here!
HollyG
Farmgirl #2513
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| GinghamGirl |
Posted - Mar 22 2011 : 03:55:44 AM
Hi Ladies - I'd like to back out of this...just feeling like there is a bit too much on my plate :) Joyce |
| valleygal |
Posted - Mar 10 2011 : 1:28:53 PM
I think the story should be wrote in the first-person style, that is where "you" are the story-teller conveying your own (imaginary or in reference to your own life) thoughts on paper as the "character". Sometimes this style is easier to work with. What do you think, opinions?
without creativity, we cannot be! |
| foreverbooks |
Posted - Mar 10 2011 : 1:27:31 PM
Cheryl,
Thank you for putting this together. I haven't done any writing in years but this sounds like fun!
Carole
Arizona Farmgirl Sister #2556 |
| valleygal |
Posted - Mar 10 2011 : 1:21:58 PM
..looks like I need spell-check, lol! Another guideline is to keep the book mailed in an 8 1/2 by 11 manila envelope. Also, the name came from "craftystranger". Thanks again!
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| valleygal |
Posted - Mar 10 2011 : 1:09:30 PM
Writers Guidelines for Traveling Book (Thanks for the title of "traveling book", it's a great name!)
1. The portion you will write can be a minimum of one page or a maximum of unlimited.
2. Add your portion on seperate paper, but number you pages according to the last number
of the last persons part. For example, if the first person ended with page 3, you would begin
page 4.
3.Your portion can be handwritten, as long as it is legible, or word processed.
4. Please make sure your name and address are attached to your wriiten work, and the date.
5. Maximum of keeping the traveling book for two weeks before sending it on to the next
person, to allow time for your writing.
6. A list of names and addresses will be enclosed with the book. Cross out the person you
are sending the book to, so the next person knows who to send it on to. Be sure the
address list moves on with the book.
7.The book may circle two or three times, or even more, depending on how long it gets and
you may add abother portion, picking up where the last person left off.
8. You don't have to be a noviced writer to join in, just a creative imagination and spell check
if you need to!
9. Don't worry about chaptering it right now.
Ok, if anyone needs clarification, let me know!
-valleygal
without creativity, we cannot be! |
| horseychick |
Posted - Mar 06 2011 : 5:39:04 PM
Thanks valleygal, for organizing this. It will be fun. Looking forward to my part.
melanie
Farmgirl Sister #1706 You can take the girl out of the country but her soul will bring her back.-mlp
www.thestitchincoop.etsy.com
www.ThePatternShack.etsy.com |
| valleygal |
Posted - Mar 06 2011 : 5:34:08 PM
I am in the process of compiling addresses now for the best route. And making up some general guidelines to post here. Be in touch soon and thanks farmgirls for participating!
without creativity, we cannot be! |
| kymomma4 |
Posted - Mar 02 2011 : 7:46:09 PM
Hey Cheryl...sounds like fun..count me in. emailing you my addy!
Farmgirl #2361
"Blessed is the farmgirl who helps make the world a better and healthy place" ~ Me |
| valleygal |
Posted - Mar 02 2011 : 7:02:43 PM
Yes, Send the addresses for all newest postings! Great to see more participants!
without creativity, we cannot be! |
| happyhousewife |
Posted - Feb 28 2011 : 3:23:41 PM
Me too! How fun! I wish my family would be to do a chain newsletter/ journal like this. That would be fun!
http://hiswifeandtheirmama.blogspot.com/ |
| craftystranger |
Posted - Feb 28 2011 : 09:47:46 AM
I would love to be in!!! I can use spell check right? Teachers past said that I have run on sentences. But I do have a good imagination, Barbara
Don't forget to laugh! |
| LadyInRed |
Posted - Feb 27 2011 : 11:27:12 PM
Cheryl...count me in! Sounds like it could be a lot of FUN!
Blessings,
~peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
http://pegsmiles7.wordpress.com
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have." |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Feb 27 2011 : 8:08:20 PM
Cheryl, I would love to join in on this, if I am not too late. It really sounds like fun and very interesting.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| valleygal |
Posted - Feb 27 2011 : 7:40:57 PM
Ok emails are starting to come in and yes it will be a good idea for posting when its all done.
without creativity, we cannot be! |
| JamieRose |
Posted - Feb 27 2011 : 12:57:05 PM
Hi Cheryl, would love to do this! I emailed you my infor.
Jamie
www.lovegivenaway.blogspot.com
"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24 |
| Humor Me |
Posted - Feb 27 2011 : 11:30:24 AM
Cheryl -I'd like to join in on the fun...will email you with my information. Sandi |
