Hi friends &
writers!
I write this on the bed, with my sleeping dog next to me. Is
there anything better? I’ll keep this short so that I can go back to enjoying
her.
Wishing you wonderful weeks and happy writing!
Elisabeth
PROCESS: STITCHING
Stitching is what I call the simple threadwork that connects
two blocks of writing. Because I write in blocks, as opposed to
chronologically, I inevitably find myself in the middle of a project with
dozens (or hundreds) of bits of writing that are all part of the same story,
but unconnected. These bits of writing range in length from a single sentence
to several pages.
This is where stitching comes in. The trick, for me, is to
think of it as a jigsaw puzzle: do the edges first, the beginning and end,
looking for pieces that could belong there. Then I place the pieces in an order
that makes sense, and finally stitch them together using transition sentences
that link idea to idea, making them stack up and “fit.”
Try this: Read
several earlier pieces you’ve written and place them together, looking for
common threads.
FEATURED VENUE: THE
NOVELLA PROJECT
Four times a year The
Novella Project publishes a novella (the middle sister between a short
story and a novel) in e-book form. Their preferred length for novellas is
between 80-140 pages. This is an exciting variation on the literary magazine
theme and a great opportunity for writers of longer work.
Submission guidelines here: http://thenovellaproject.com/submission-guidelines/
PROMPT
Write a few sentences of “stitching” between several related
blocks of writing, trying to make them part of a coherent longer work. (10 min)
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