Okay, she retypes her work every day from page one? Then she makes notes on it, then she retypes it the next day? I've got to try this and see how it works. If anything I'd probably get sick of my words, which might push me to find different, better words? As I was reading I was thinking of how often I write to "pin down" an idea or an image. That "grammar" she spoke of, I suppose. But what if I'm pinning it down too soon? What might my writing be if I stuck around to "rearrange" it more...?
The idea that archival work is a form of devotion, and then finding Didion's actual notebooks, her handwriting moving across the page, that's not research as much as a visitation. She kept nodding terms with herself in those pages. A great post. TY 🐦⬛
Fascinating, especially the post-publication edits. Thank you.
I found that fascinating too!
Yes, I must say; those were really interesting.
Fascinating to see up close a writer’s method. Thanks
It's my favorite thing!
Very interesting read! I've got Joan's book as my next read. Thanks.
I hope you enjoy it!
Okay, she retypes her work every day from page one? Then she makes notes on it, then she retypes it the next day? I've got to try this and see how it works. If anything I'd probably get sick of my words, which might push me to find different, better words? As I was reading I was thinking of how often I write to "pin down" an idea or an image. That "grammar" she spoke of, I suppose. But what if I'm pinning it down too soon? What might my writing be if I stuck around to "rearrange" it more...?
Such interesting questions, Marika!
I enjoyed the Joan Didion artikle.
I've honestly not heard, of her.
You've really raised my interests, however,
in 'the coat-clerk journals'!
....i expect an article, in an up-coming segment.
Honestly,
I enjoy your writings.
Thanks!
Thanks, Gallagher!
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Great to see the originals...and Didion's wry sense
That’s so fascinating that she edited her published book!
This was fascinating and thought-provoking! Thank you for sharing as it makes me think about my own process
I recognize the exhaustive (and exhausting) editing process. I'd be same, I know.
The idea that archival work is a form of devotion, and then finding Didion's actual notebooks, her handwriting moving across the page, that's not research as much as a visitation. She kept nodding terms with herself in those pages. A great post. TY 🐦⬛