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The Fitzcarraldo Editions Archive: Sheila Heti In Conversation With Juliet Jacques

The Fitzcarraldo Editions Archive

CHAPTER

Exploring Alphabetical Diaries and Conceptual Writing

The chapter delves into the guest's new book 'Alphabetical Diaries' and the unconventional process of creating it by alphabetizing sentences from 10 years of diaries. The discussion explores the unique perspective the book offers on the writer's life, the influence of conceptual writer Kenneth Goldsmith, and the transition from experimental art to a readable novel through careful editing. It also touches on the importance of structure in writing, feedback from readers, and the impact of sentences' ordering on reader perception.

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