tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post4016892925746789216..comments2024-02-13T08:31:03.541-08:00Comments on Terri Tiffany: Writing Stories You Remember: Writing is like. . .Terri Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-85851532532711890662010-10-15T09:37:29.363-07:002010-10-15T09:37:29.363-07:00I like that commenter that said writing your novel...I like that commenter that said writing your novel when you have a couple behind your belt is like cooking - you are familiar with the recipe, but you're still experimenting. Maybe by the time I reach my fifth, it'll be like tying my shoes! I'm just about to start my 3rd for NaNoWriMo.Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-59233618612838020742010-10-15T05:43:41.906-07:002010-10-15T05:43:41.906-07:00Writing is like brushing my teeth. If I don't ...Writing is like brushing my teeth. If I don't brush daily, my teeth will fall out. If I don't write daily, my brain will fall out. ;)Sandra Heska Kinghttp://sandraheskaking.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-58917949043977908842010-10-14T03:42:16.036-07:002010-10-14T03:42:16.036-07:00Congratulations! Blessings on your new beginning!Congratulations! Blessings on your new beginning!Cheryl Klarichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12633250643087095689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-88535828500947843582010-10-13T20:12:11.174-07:002010-10-13T20:12:11.174-07:00Writing is like drawing only with words. I like h...Writing is like drawing only with words. I like how they look on the page and I go to great lengths to make them look just right.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758737470750841665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-19241396090978590992010-10-13T19:05:45.344-07:002010-10-13T19:05:45.344-07:00Five sounds like a great number. :) Happy writin...Five sounds like a great number. :) Happy writing....It sounds like you are motivated and prepared....WTG!Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-7590511788466061902010-10-13T15:49:45.228-07:002010-10-13T15:49:45.228-07:00Good for you!!
My current novel is definitely NOT...Good for you!!<br /><br />My current novel is definitely NOT like tying my shoes. It's like searching for the laces! But I know it will be great!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-22147473748706845762010-10-13T14:08:23.056-07:002010-10-13T14:08:23.056-07:00Um, no. Writing is not like that for me.
I see th...Um, no. Writing is not like that for me.<br /><br />I see the story so clearly in my mind that the act of sitting and typing it out is very tedious and laborsome. It takes too long. I want it out NOW. It's like having a baby. Lots and lots of work.<br /><br />Revising, on the other hand, is my passion. Once I have that first draft out, I can reread and revise and tweak and polish and it's so fun.Tamara Hart Heinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07562765111202443160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-5636780058544808542010-10-13T11:07:04.453-07:002010-10-13T11:07:04.453-07:00I'm definitely not there yet . . . but I do fe...I'm definitely not there yet . . . but I do feel like I'm getting closer. Good luck on your fifth!Janet Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688012956157161889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-50336350922616776762010-10-13T10:59:11.380-07:002010-10-13T10:59:11.380-07:00I hope this one goes well! How exciting to start a...I hope this one goes well! How exciting to start a new book (and a new journey)!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-2414395381658420232010-10-12T19:07:30.148-07:002010-10-12T19:07:30.148-07:00Blessings on your new journey!Blessings on your new journey!Shirleyhttp://sketchesofacommonlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-85274910248458733352010-10-12T16:24:33.776-07:002010-10-12T16:24:33.776-07:00Looks like we're in the same spot - starting a...Looks like we're in the same spot - starting a new book! I am not a pantser at all. But hopefully with more planning this time, my writing will be better. I find the more I can get right the first time around the better I am when I have to revise. If I can work out plot holes beforehand, I'll do it!Laura Paulinghttp://www.laurapauling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-42550940717727947112010-10-12T15:26:01.563-07:002010-10-12T15:26:01.563-07:00I've never heard that about the shoes! For me...I've never heard that about the shoes! For me, it takes so much thought and planning. I wish I was the type who sat down and awesome words poured out. <br /><br />Good luck with book #5. You're passionate about it, and that will shine through in your writing!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-91608624437252269642010-10-12T14:08:11.650-07:002010-10-12T14:08:11.650-07:00To be honest, it depends on the day. Some days, wr...To be honest, it depends on the day. Some days, writing is like dragging my feet through the mud. Other days,it's like I'm floating in the cool air like a wisp of cotton. :-)Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-64305373482627619032010-10-12T13:31:59.078-07:002010-10-12T13:31:59.078-07:00Glad to find your blog today - from Elaine's s...Glad to find your blog today - from Elaine's site. What a blessing she is!<br />What is writing like for me? I've been asking myself a similar question.<br />I don't know how not to write (I do it every day) and yet I wonder if I know how. Devotions come relatively easy and that's good because I write and post them 5 days a week. BUT I have said for years I want to write a REAL book but I haven't. I even have an idea. I know what I want the book to say to the reader. I know who the main characters are; I just don't know how to make them live.<br />I've tried to give the story and the characters away to others who I see with the ability to make characters live but they won't take them.<br />Do I dare say more?? And as to Social Media .... hearing from you would be a BLAST!<br />Holy hugs!KAT . . .https://www.blogger.com/profile/03425649332173807444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-17062866171129948252010-10-12T13:19:57.587-07:002010-10-12T13:19:57.587-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.KAT . . .https://www.blogger.com/profile/03425649332173807444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-45093719670046595072010-10-12T12:57:53.987-07:002010-10-12T12:57:53.987-07:00I've got a new book in me as well... wish I ha...I've got a new book in me as well... wish I had the strength to put pen to paper. In time.<br /><br />Wish I could make it happen faster for you. You certainly are print-worthy! Friend-worthy as well.<br /><br />Thanks for joining me on the path of peace.<br /><br />I love your rich, big heart.<br /><br />peace~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-12370029960153701012010-10-12T12:57:32.639-07:002010-10-12T12:57:32.639-07:00Great post. I think writing is like running. Somet...Great post. I think writing is like running. Sometimes it hurts, sometimes it's easy and feels good and sometimes you just have to force yourself to do it! Great to meet you! I'm a follower~Melissa Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03067786807136441491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-40349346740148542162010-10-12T10:29:46.578-07:002010-10-12T10:29:46.578-07:00I tend to write like that. It's the only way ...I tend to write like that. It's the only way I can write. Then when that's done, I can go back and fix things. Enjoy the feeling of being so full of ideas. I love that.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-76299964461778240462010-10-12T09:56:03.503-07:002010-10-12T09:56:03.503-07:00I love and hate when a new story takes hold and th...I love and hate when a new story takes hold and the urge to start it and not finish the current project is almost irresistible!<br /><br />I love Berg's quote but experience disagrees--some writing days are like that and some are like cutting your forehead open and bleeding all over the monitor and keyboard. :o) I believe I live for the writing days where it comes out like tying my shoes.<br /><br />Praying your stories get out there too,<br />JackeeJackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-17958232261689268812010-10-12T08:51:43.063-07:002010-10-12T08:51:43.063-07:00Hey, Terri!
It's actually Gainesville, Ga, n...Hey, Terri! <br /><br />It's actually Gainesville, Ga, not Fl! :0) But I love your state and try to visit as often as possible. :0)<br /><br />Thanks! Have a great day!Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-66102969391769766022010-10-12T08:22:21.704-07:002010-10-12T08:22:21.704-07:00I'm so happy for you and wish flow for you as ...I'm so happy for you and wish flow for you as this story is born. Looking forward to walking into a store before we're done and buying your book.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-45433814330212864552010-10-12T07:42:24.854-07:002010-10-12T07:42:24.854-07:00Terri, your endurance is so inspiring to me! Go go...Terri, your endurance is so inspiring to me! Go go go. You can do it!<br /><br />Writing, to me, is a way of life. That's all, and that's enough.Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-87649818354220580662010-10-12T07:29:11.941-07:002010-10-12T07:29:11.941-07:00I've written and published quite a few novels ...I've written and published quite a few novels and I have to say...sometimes the story just comes and my fingers can hardly keep up with its telling and other times...I'm like a frustrated two year old learning to tie my shoes! Can't say that one type of book is better than the other though! Because in the end, like you said, the important thing is to get the book done to the best of our ability. Congratulations on starting your fifth novel!! May your fingers fly over the keyboard and this be one of those really easy and rewarding times!<br />Ann<br />PS Thanks so much for visiting my blog and for your really encouraging comment!Christmas-etc...https://www.blogger.com/profile/02300341297230365524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-48198849038920386512010-10-12T07:04:46.429-07:002010-10-12T07:04:46.429-07:00It is often like tying my shoes, but sometimes it ...It is often like tying my shoes, but sometimes it is, and I'm grateful when that does happen! I have a couple of show-tying type articles in my head now that I plan on getting to real soon ... before they get all "knotted up" (to carry the analogy a step further :).<br /><br />wbWarren Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956713921509659993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-32444712939975064152010-10-12T06:56:33.211-07:002010-10-12T06:56:33.211-07:00Oh my stars...starting number 5! You go girl!
Can...Oh my stars...starting number 5! You go girl!<br /><br />Can't wait to see you beautiful faceon the cack of a book jacket!<br /><br />RRobin Lambrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408265939620170615noreply@blogger.com