tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post4144504052015473874..comments2024-02-13T08:31:03.541-08:00Comments on Terri Tiffany: Writing Stories You Remember: Kicking the Habit--fast!Terri Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-71054152253200592292009-10-13T15:29:29.938-07:002009-10-13T15:29:29.938-07:00Crikey! I better get that book and give it a good...Crikey! I better get that book and give it a good read and fast!4 Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13539632829607456119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-30000161789219710272009-09-28T12:05:19.624-07:002009-09-28T12:05:19.624-07:00it's all subjective - I love reading about a c...it's all subjective - I love reading about a character doing "mundane" things - as long as it doesn't drag on. I love the character in the kitchen cooking, or making a pot of tea or cup of coffee, or etc etc etc -- some people don't like that - I do! so there you go<br /><br />remember what I always say: As long as you convince your audience and take them along for the ride, you can do most anything you want!Kathryn Magendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863595228298349863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-46306361582980187562009-09-27T16:55:30.465-07:002009-09-27T16:55:30.465-07:00Oh how funny! You know what else I've found? C...Oh how funny! You know what else I've found? Characters in and around art museums.Clementinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745982305618408952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-60523260914706705652009-09-26T12:57:17.269-07:002009-09-26T12:57:17.269-07:00I have read about this book on other blogs, so it ...I have read about this book on other blogs, so it must be something worth getting. I have not started on a novel yet, but I think I will get this book before I do. Thank you for sharing.Ana - The Writer Todayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07170784279326258222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-51806231910043567792009-09-25T19:30:38.274-07:002009-09-25T19:30:38.274-07:00Both arms, both feet, 10 fingers, 10 toes and what...Both arms, both feet, 10 fingers, 10 toes and whatever I get successfully raise in the air...guilty guilty guilty! The novel I have been working on for a year opens with a CAR RIDE!!!!!!! AGH!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-69387207875296564412009-09-25T14:38:03.239-07:002009-09-25T14:38:03.239-07:00Guilty! But I do think they are able to sit down a...Guilty! But I do think they are able to sit down and have a conversation over coffee or tea as long as there is lots of 'tension' in the conversation.<br /><br />Or, maybe I just need to read that book:)Mary L. Briggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18295245391337869803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-90074540528849633102009-09-25T12:17:12.442-07:002009-09-25T12:17:12.442-07:00Ah yes, my characters like to make tea and coffee....Ah yes, my characters like to make tea and coffee. I use this as background with dialogue. I'd have to read the book to see if the way I use these activities detracts from my manuscript.<br /><br />Thanks for the tip.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-16745773248262599062009-09-25T11:55:25.678-07:002009-09-25T11:55:25.678-07:00Thanks for bringing these up. I'm revising my...Thanks for bringing these up. I'm revising my first 4000 words and will have to watch for this. I'm sure I have some of them in there...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-18650176888532065232009-09-25T11:04:51.033-07:002009-09-25T11:04:51.033-07:00Oh, Terri. My first book featured a scene where th...Oh, Terri. My first book featured a scene where the heroine worked out her problems while brushing her teeth! Mr. Maass would be horrified! Have a great weekend!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-59289988760270729262009-09-25T08:07:10.325-07:002009-09-25T08:07:10.325-07:00Of course I'm guilty! LOL!
But category writi...Of course I'm guilty! LOL!<br /><br />But category writing is an artform in itself. And although Mr. Maas gives some awesome info, I think it should be used with discernment. <br />If you want your character to drink tea, let her. :)Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-57294572539204322732009-09-25T07:22:16.713-07:002009-09-25T07:22:16.713-07:00My FAV writing how-to book. (Get the workbook comp...My FAV writing how-to book. (Get the workbook companion too...but know in advance it's gonna make writing/revising harder.) :)Angie Ledbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407006980893727627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-1740076890463928522009-09-25T06:58:37.876-07:002009-09-25T06:58:37.876-07:00Donald Maass gives us so much to think about, does...Donald Maass gives us so much to think about, doesn't he?Heather Sunserihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552506888985553471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-15289878790160175762009-09-24T17:41:02.116-07:002009-09-24T17:41:02.116-07:00Terry - while I love a good page turner, I don'...Terry - while I love a good page turner, I don't turn pages to see who wins a car chase. If evotional conflict isn't involved, I'd rather take a walk. I think this is one time where you should listen to your heart. I happen to love scenes with tea, that's why I read so many British novels. Go for it.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-7556298082811420222009-09-24T09:01:12.059-07:002009-09-24T09:01:12.059-07:00Are you guilty of any scenes that do nothing?
Ah,...Are you guilty of any scenes that do nothing?<br /><br />Ah, how about sermons? Yup.Warren Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956713921509659993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-58335815623384046682009-09-24T08:56:35.579-07:002009-09-24T08:56:35.579-07:00i laughed reading your post. d maass definitely te...i laughed reading your post. d maass definitely tells it like it is. he was so good at the conference that i bought his workbook. can't wait to dig into it.<br /><br />jeannie<br /><a href="http://charactertherapist.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Character Therapist</a>Jeannie Campbell, LMFThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958943404601029395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-7424611796651226022009-09-24T08:50:43.887-07:002009-09-24T08:50:43.887-07:00My characters are me and my family, and we drink c...My characters are me and my family, and we drink coffee. Same principle, isn't it?<br />Thanks for the poke in the ribs to do better with setting and action. <br />Jen<br />Audience of ONEJeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-34045006114869093662009-09-24T07:32:12.554-07:002009-09-24T07:32:12.554-07:00Yes!! Darn, and I like sitting down to a nice cup...Yes!! Darn, and I like sitting down to a nice cup of tea:)Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03925811510913201292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-80284258442427104672009-09-24T07:22:59.843-07:002009-09-24T07:22:59.843-07:00Oh, man, what a bummer. But here's the thing, ...Oh, man, what a bummer. But here's the thing, I still think you can get micro tension even in those scenes. Give her angst, or a scalding tea burn, or a car accident, and then they aren't boring anymore!!!Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-50764800256517716782009-09-24T07:05:19.619-07:002009-09-24T07:05:19.619-07:00There are a couple of shows that I watch that are ...There are a couple of shows that I watch that are high tension from start to finish. Sometimes a small de-stressful situation helps me come down a little for when the next shocker hits. :O)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604687906788800639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-90247892637338825662009-09-24T06:37:39.256-07:002009-09-24T06:37:39.256-07:00Guilty. As. Charged. And now I'm going to have...Guilty. As. Charged. And now I'm going to have to find this book...Billy Coffeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988347213957444145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-75017978549952204912009-09-24T05:13:18.723-07:002009-09-24T05:13:18.723-07:00I am guilty of starting a scene that goes nowhere....I am guilty of starting a scene that goes nowhere. I start out with a general ending in mind but as I get started I find myself getting further from my desired ending point. It may be the coffee for me. :)Greg Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01925817439493420666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-49888571819203962642009-09-23T22:48:01.828-07:002009-09-23T22:48:01.828-07:00I've got several coffee, tea, and driving mome...I've got several coffee, tea, and driving moments, but I think they are important to the story. (You'll see why some day.) I will take a close look in my editing process.Lillian Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488638666900705015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-6129548073058343152009-09-23T20:05:22.811-07:002009-09-23T20:05:22.811-07:00What about those of us who love tea and coffee add...What about those of us who love tea and coffee addicts...just kidding.<br />Blessings on your journey with the next book.<br />AndreaAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03082891172963869545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-74073873946402769762009-09-23T19:09:33.323-07:002009-09-23T19:09:33.323-07:00Oh, yes, I'm definitely guilty. Thank goodnes...Oh, yes, I'm definitely guilty. Thank goodness my crit buddies are pointing out those scenes.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-4478036282386627872009-09-23T16:59:30.228-07:002009-09-23T16:59:30.228-07:00LOL too funny my lead character tossed her cookied...LOL too funny my lead character tossed her cookied while hanging out of her car door. Does that count LOL. This is too funny. <br /><br />I am not sure I would call those things dull, sometimes the reader needs to step in a little and participate in the story. I am not sure if I am expressing this right but I want my reader to add their imagination to the book. I don't want every page filled with big actions. Who lives like that. So if your character is sipping tea and trying to figure out just what Ben meant by his last words to her, I am fine with that. I will wonder along with her.<br /><br />I love male writers but remember this was a male point of view and most romance writers are women writing for women.<br /><br />Ok enough from the peanut gallery LOL.Analisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572966946453192369noreply@blogger.com