tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post3143882379133581486..comments2024-02-13T08:31:03.541-08:00Comments on Terri Tiffany: Writing Stories You Remember: Are You Telling Yourself Lies?Terri Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-30739233450898864412010-04-18T15:17:34.049-07:002010-04-18T15:17:34.049-07:00Yep, and I'm realizing the more I learn and th...Yep, and I'm realizing the more I learn and think I know the craft, the more I realize that I really don't know "anything." Okay, that's an exaggeration, but it's where I'm at right now.Gina Conroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13647753231391009981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-52582245615847210692010-04-16T10:17:37.574-07:002010-04-16T10:17:37.574-07:00Great post, Terri! We have to believe in our abili...Great post, Terri! We have to believe in our ability to learn. And when we feel that self-doubt creeping in to know that it too will pass.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-23239410285202967572010-04-16T08:21:55.702-07:002010-04-16T08:21:55.702-07:00I do wish I had started with keeping journals when...I do wish I had started with keeping journals when I was young, that could have helped me improve my writing skills and perhaps teach me how to be open with my feelings. Guess it is still not too late yah?Gaiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15069503364553279367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-84818792231676948762010-04-16T06:06:44.144-07:002010-04-16T06:06:44.144-07:00I think I believe that lie at least once each and ...I think I believe that lie at least once each and every day! But something always happens to motivate me further. I believe there's a Higher force that inpires me to move forward.Heather Sunserihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552506888985553471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-88706104358751894982010-04-15T09:32:00.010-07:002010-04-15T09:32:00.010-07:00That has got to be my #1 pet peeve phrase that peo...That has got to be my #1 pet peeve phrase that people use all the time. I totally agree. Anyone can write a book. (Have you read The Diving Bell and the Butterfly? The author wrote the entire thing by blinking his eye to communicate the text letter by letter. If he can write the rest of us have no excuse.) If a person would love to write all they have to do is start working at it.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861022355718378425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-5675446799693770472010-04-15T08:29:08.972-07:002010-04-15T08:29:08.972-07:00I don't know if I've doubted my ability to...I don't know if I've doubted my ability to be a writer, however there are certain genres I'm convinced I will never be able to write. Although maybe it's a matter of desire more than ability.<br /><br />But there are DEFINITELY areas in my life where I doubt I can do certain things and I believe the lies of the enemy. Thankfully I've learned to listen for (although I don't always hear) the voice of Truth.<br /><br />Blessings to you my friend,<br />KelliKelliGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00261710060954867880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-55308275202270500182010-04-15T07:42:59.515-07:002010-04-15T07:42:59.515-07:00Terri - You are a winner of a signed copy of Secre...Terri - You are a winner of a signed copy of Secret Graces from the drawing on the promo contest ideas!<br /><br />I'll be posting it later today probably....Kathryn Magendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863595228298349863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-45383947470334202352010-04-15T06:18:37.082-07:002010-04-15T06:18:37.082-07:00Absolutely.
I think it's awesome your hubby i...Absolutely.<br /><br />I think it's awesome your hubby is going back to school. Nothing great is ever easy. :)<br /><br />PS. Love your new look!Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-56699037886392502732010-04-15T04:59:52.564-07:002010-04-15T04:59:52.564-07:00wow. nice new site...and congrats to your husband....wow. nice new site...and congrats to your husband. I'm taking a writing course and loving it. It's shown me how much I have to learn about the craft...staying in one POV...charting a skeleton of the story and so much. It excites me...Hope the work environment for you is going well.Nikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-62921064662467932762010-04-14T15:07:20.034-07:002010-04-14T15:07:20.034-07:00Only every other day. LOL! Today's a good day ...Only every other day. LOL! Today's a good day though. And you are right, all good things can be learned.Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-74730523607148436302010-04-14T14:42:16.409-07:002010-04-14T14:42:16.409-07:00I agree Terri, I've spent so many hours, weeks...I agree Terri, I've spent so many hours, weeks, months, years of learning to write and I'm still only scratching the surface. But I WANT to. That's the key!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-76003383600341333032010-04-14T14:36:16.400-07:002010-04-14T14:36:16.400-07:00Um, quite often.
Nice new look!
PattiUm, quite often.<br /><br />Nice new look!<br />Pattipattihttp://www.pattilacy.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-89147990500246802962010-04-14T11:10:15.957-07:002010-04-14T11:10:15.957-07:00BTW, I love YOUR new look! Nice header!BTW, I love YOUR new look! Nice header!Clementinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745982305618408952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-53752021885216141282010-04-14T11:09:41.292-07:002010-04-14T11:09:41.292-07:00I love reading about your hubby's journey. Som...I love reading about your hubby's journey. Sometimes I get so tired. This school thing is a constant drag. But I know it will be worth it in the end. Six classes to go - I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...Clementinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745982305618408952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-16573689349904465552010-04-14T08:06:58.871-07:002010-04-14T08:06:58.871-07:00Yes! I've battled the doubt many, many times. ...Yes! I've battled the doubt many, many times. You're right, though, the whole thing is a learning process and it comes down to desire. Getting the story in your head/heart onto the page in readable form is not easy.Georgiana Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148430180111786272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-76902628027295994172010-04-14T04:43:16.748-07:002010-04-14T04:43:16.748-07:00I think it's great for any adult to go back to...I think it's great for any adult to go back to school. When I received my AA degree at the age of 35 I was so happy! I still need to get the bachelor's but financial aid is a terrible beast right now. Keep up the good work and I hope that he excels on his finals!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168456429920961116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-27766443178722745442010-04-13T21:54:55.816-07:002010-04-13T21:54:55.816-07:00Those doubts tend to creep in every now and then, ...Those doubts tend to creep in every now and then, but I try to hold on to the truth that I am a writer and it's up to the Lord what he decides to do with it if I remain dedicated to the task.Carla Gadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793809172905144101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-13436869427986566172010-04-13T19:54:36.633-07:002010-04-13T19:54:36.633-07:00You must be proud of your husband. Going back to s...You must be proud of your husband. Going back to school is tough. Glad he has your support.<br />Do I believe the lie that I can't be a writer? Sometimes I do, when I haven't been doing any writing. It is so easy to do anything but write. Ugh.Diane Marie Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03365346835912314686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-24282887837589414442010-04-13T19:40:49.662-07:002010-04-13T19:40:49.662-07:00I doubt my abilities now and then but some opportu...I doubt my abilities now and then but some opportunity or award will come and then I'm reassured. I love to write.Great Grandma Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791149428495689835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-69588942996810582572010-04-13T19:01:03.121-07:002010-04-13T19:01:03.121-07:00Hi Terri -
You've given me a lot to think abo...Hi Terri -<br /><br />You've given me a lot to think about. <br /><br />The learning curve is frought with potholes, threatening to swallow our confidence. Whether you're learning the craft of writing or some other skill, there are times when you have to press through the discouragement.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-75673262465701938282010-04-13T17:45:08.440-07:002010-04-13T17:45:08.440-07:00Yes, many times I have believed I cannot be a writ...Yes, many times I have believed I cannot be a writer. I'm taking two university courses a year in the professional writing program I am enrolled in, and I think cannot claim to be a writer until I finish, or until I am published, or until I quit my money-making profession of 25 years, or until... The list is forever. I do say I am "a student of writing." But I'm thinking it's time to change that and say "I'm a writer." Woohoo!! Great words and I really like the new look.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-522844325601044472010-04-13T16:46:45.056-07:002010-04-13T16:46:45.056-07:00I don't know about writing, but I know I'v...I don't know about writing, but I know I've had to learn to: "doubt my doubts, and believe my beliefs." When a lie shows up I can often spot it first in my spirit; something's just not right. Eventually I ferret out that thing that attempts to defeat me, be it writing, or whatever.<br /><br />Great thoughts, Terri. <br /><br />Blessings, <br />KathleenKathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-22451906632178862112010-04-13T15:49:55.267-07:002010-04-13T15:49:55.267-07:00I have my moments, but know I'm called to writ...I have my moments, but know I'm called to write, so that keeps me going. I agree, it takes work and perseverance to be a writer.Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-34494608603096824682010-04-13T13:56:47.651-07:002010-04-13T13:56:47.651-07:00I often convince myself that I can't be a GOOD...I often convince myself that I can't be a GOOD writer. But I enjoy writing and absolutely express myself better through writing than talking. :o)<br /><br />You are right. Good writing takes work and time and dedication.<br /><br />I do hope to get there someday. Until then, I write anyway.<br /><br />:o)Paulahttp://paulasponderings.typepad.com/paulas-ponderings/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-88960351072578930432010-04-13T13:42:45.517-07:002010-04-13T13:42:45.517-07:00I haven't even started trying to be a writer s...I haven't even started trying to be a writer so I'm still believing the lie that I never will be because I can't find the time!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12033873209155596679noreply@blogger.com