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valleygal
Farmgirl in Training
42 Posts
Cheryl
Warsaw
NY
USA
42 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 09 2011 : 8:37:13 PM
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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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GinghamGirl
Schoolmarm
1414 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
1414 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 04:50:58 AM
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
1949 Posts |
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LakeOntarioFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
933 Posts
Brenda
North Rose
NY
USA
933 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 07:57:19 AM
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Hi Neighbor Cheryl!!! lol! You're not too far away from me! Good to see other NY'ers on here. And, welcome!
I would love to do this, it sounds like great fun, and I do love to write! I hope we get enough interest.
Brenda
FarmGirl # 711
"If you have made mistakes, there is always another chance for you. You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down. "~ Mary Pickford
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foreverbooks
True Blue Farmgirl
514 Posts
Carole
Tombstone
AZ
USA
514 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 08:54:04 AM
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I'd love to participate in this one, though a creative writer I am not!
Carole
Arizona Farmgirl Sister #2556 |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 10:36:22 AM
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This sounds so cool! I'm in, Cheryl! Please let us know when you're ready to roll so we can formally sign up! Cheers to you for coming up with such a great idea! - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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MBurns
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Marlene
Swisher
IA
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2011 : 1:35:18 PM
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Would love to be a part of this.
Farmgirl friends are fun. |
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HollyMaker
True Blue Farmgirl
84 Posts
Holly
CA
USA
84 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2011 : 5:57:00 PM
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I would also like to participate. Sounds like a lot of fun and hopefully more will jump on in. :)
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http://www.chartreuseproducts.com/hlennon.html Natural and organic cleaning products, bath and body, righteous reusables and more! |
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HollyG
True Blue Farmgirl
214 Posts
Holly
Hamburg
Arkansas
USA
214 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2011 : 1:25:47 PM
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This sounds like something I'd really enjoy. Let us know when it gets going "officially!"
HollyG
Farmgirl #2513
www.mydeepwoodslife.com |
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horseychick
True Blue Farmgirl
140 Posts
Melanie
Clarkston
MI
USA
140 Posts |
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Heartbroken farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
604 Posts
Annette
rio vista
Ca
USA
604 Posts |
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DebbieSue
True Blue Farmgirl
199 Posts
Debbie
TX
USA
199 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2011 : 4:50:50 PM
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valleygal
Farmgirl in Training
42 Posts
Cheryl
Warsaw
NY
USA
42 Posts |
Posted - Feb 17 2011 : 9:00:39 PM
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We were off to a slow start, but it looks like replies are picking up! I will leave this open a bit more, then post the details. Thanks everyone, this is great!
without creativity, we cannot be! |
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Breanna
True Blue Farmgirl
208 Posts
Breanna
Parker
Colorado
USA
208 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 5:16:15 PM
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Hi Cheryl,
Please count me in! I love writing stories and this sounds like so much fun!
Breanna
Farmgirl Bre
"...that my glory may sing praise to you and not be silent, O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever." Psalm 30:12 |
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valleygal
Farmgirl in Training
42 Posts
Cheryl
Warsaw
NY
USA
42 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2011 : 3:58:22 PM
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Can everyone please email me their names and full addresses to start? : ) More info on the way after that!
without creativity, we cannot be! |
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HollyMaker
True Blue Farmgirl
84 Posts
Holly
CA
USA
84 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2011 : 10:57:06 PM
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Emailed you Cheryl:) Also, when this is finished, is there a way that it can be copied and posted somewhere for all of us to read?
Farmgirl Sister #2699
http://www.chartreuseproducts.com/hlennon.html Natural and organic cleaning products, bath and body, righteous reusables and more! Be sure to put my name (on homepage of website) in the 'How did you hear about us' section. |
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2011 : 06:41:34 AM
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I'd love to join in too!
By the way, welcome. It's great to have you and your ideas here!
I sent an e-mail with address
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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Edited by - Cindy Lou on Feb 27 2011 6:05:10 PM |
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
1949 Posts |
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Humor Me
True Blue Farmgirl
103 Posts
Sandi
ID
USA
103 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2011 : 11:30:24 AM
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| Cheryl -I'd like to join in on the fun...will email you with my information. Sandi |
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JamieRose
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Jamie
Crystal Lake
IL
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2011 : 12:57:05 PM
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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 |
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valleygal
Farmgirl in Training
42 Posts
Cheryl
Warsaw
NY
USA
42 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2011 : 7:40:57 PM
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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! |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2011 : 8:08:20 PM
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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. |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
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craftystranger
True Blue Farmgirl
525 Posts
Barbara
Franklin
NC
USA
525 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2011 : 09:47:46 AM
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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! |
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happyhousewife
True Blue Farmgirl
201 Posts
Mary
North Pole
Alaska
201 Posts |
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valleygal
Farmgirl in Training
42 Posts
Cheryl
Warsaw
NY
USA
42 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2011 : 7:02:43 PM
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Yes, Send the addresses for all newest postings! Great to see more participants!
without creativity, we cannot be! |
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