tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post4342192331475976141..comments2024-02-13T08:31:03.541-08:00Comments on Terri Tiffany: Writing Stories You Remember: Are We Creative Enough?Terri Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-7338057167971606452009-04-30T04:25:00.000-07:002009-04-30T04:25:00.000-07:00YES! The crazy thing is I'm amazed at how many dif...YES! The crazy thing is I'm amazed at how many different book ideas come to me. different books that allow me to show another creative side. I don't think it ends until you want it to (The ideas coming) I used to think one book was it... LOL! now I've learned that i'm here for the long haul whether I want to be or not! JenniJenni Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14340454147439103595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-28921276734882498492009-04-29T19:55:00.000-07:002009-04-29T19:55:00.000-07:00I linked here from another site and have enjoyed y...I linked here from another site and have enjoyed your posts about the progress of your writing project. I have a book close to being finished, but I'm not on a gallop. But, I finished a major project today, so I've freed up time to see this thing through. Thanks for your positive perspective!Warren Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956713921509659993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-61997623869877887752009-04-29T17:20:00.000-07:002009-04-29T17:20:00.000-07:00Yes I do. Yes I can and Yes I will by God's grace....Yes I do. Yes I can and Yes I will by God's grace.Cheryl Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06354159232369365269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-7840527499404575242009-04-29T15:39:00.000-07:002009-04-29T15:39:00.000-07:00I agree with you that Adam will probably walk away...I agree with you that Adam will probably walk away with the title of American Idol, simply because he has that "Elton John" star quality if you will. That doesn't make the others any less talented in my opinion. Honestly last night I thought they were all really good. Very impressive in their performances. <br /><br />Each has his/her own style that I think now has been established and they are finally beginning to find their niche. Whether we are writers, musicians, artists, preachers or teachers, I think we have to find our own sense of style, develop it, and go with it!Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03519485460098429364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-57904612418931064732009-04-29T14:03:00.000-07:002009-04-29T14:03:00.000-07:00I was just thinking about digging deeper over the ...I was just thinking about digging deeper over the past few days with my own novel. It would be so easy to just take the "oh, this will work" route, even though it's tired and cliche. But I want more than that from myself. :-)Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-72366797031587397742009-04-29T09:41:00.000-07:002009-04-29T09:41:00.000-07:00Although I'm more of a non-fiction reader, there's...Although I'm more of a non-fiction reader, there's nothing I love more than a good novel once or twice a year that embraces me and won't let me go. You're so right...you have to grab them and hold them firmly. <br /><br />As for Adam...great analogy. I noticed he's been on last a lot too, and it's him we really watch for. You never know what he's going to do, but it's always great!<br /><br />You're sure an inspiration to us!Carmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-22767291364283118472009-04-29T08:34:00.000-07:002009-04-29T08:34:00.000-07:00I think one of the best compliments a writer can r...I think one of the best compliments a writer can receive is when a reader not only likes their book, but wants more. I want to be the kind of writer where readers are waiting in anticipation of my next book. I want to be the kind of writer that makes a reader stay up way too late because they just can't put my book down. <br /><br />It's definitely a challenge writing a book that totally engulfs a reader. We have to be consistent and original and creative--but I think the biggest thing is that we have to reach hearts. So, that's my goal and I am so thankful that I have God on my journey. Reaching hearts in his name is going to be so rewarding!Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-21112884560961577842009-04-29T08:20:00.000-07:002009-04-29T08:20:00.000-07:00It's His creative power working through us. Wonde...It's His creative power working through us. Wonderful, isn't it?Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06509406606871767338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-21173210040550274852009-04-29T08:18:00.000-07:002009-04-29T08:18:00.000-07:00We do hear of writers publishing a first book and ...We do hear of writers publishing a first book and then they fizzle out. Their book doesn't get the sales to justify another book. Wouldn't you just hate to be in that predicament? If our first book doesn't generate enough interest or sales, then will our career be over before it even takes off? Will editors want to take another chance on us with a second book?Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-66449343573196057962009-04-29T08:05:00.000-07:002009-04-29T08:05:00.000-07:00Yes! We have to constantly challenge ourselves to ...Yes! We have to constantly challenge ourselves to entertain. I write two genre books, taking turns with each one, to keep my brain fresh. It works for me!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-36003938270046521502009-04-29T06:54:00.000-07:002009-04-29T06:54:00.000-07:00I am just happy when I get a chance to write these...I am just happy when I get a chance to write these days. :) <br /><br />I get off on a tangent and always end up in the same place so I know there is something there that I need to explore/express. I just don't know the best avenue to use.Greg Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01925817439493420666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-65239693609937658752009-04-29T06:26:00.000-07:002009-04-29T06:26:00.000-07:00Very important questions to think about in regards...Very important questions to think about in regards to one's writing. Thanks for your clear thoughts, which help us all so much!<br /><br />Last night I felt like they built up the whole show for Adam's performance. When he came on, the lights, his wardrobe - it was all as if HE was the reason they were there. Plus, how many times has he "closed" the show? Is it sneaky manipulation? Or just coincidence?Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-14533094756983043172009-04-29T06:01:00.000-07:002009-04-29T06:01:00.000-07:00I think I want to be authentic or inspired-what ca...I think I want to be authentic or inspired-what can I say or write that will influence others for good.Great Grandma Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791149428495689835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-87453946469198028292009-04-29T05:31:00.000-07:002009-04-29T05:31:00.000-07:00I'm all about being creative! I think it's one of ...I'm all about being creative! I think it's one of my gifts, so I try to use it well.Kristen Painterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07984459504977637298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-86339137228355742872009-04-29T05:22:00.000-07:002009-04-29T05:22:00.000-07:00You're like the third person I've read mentioning ...You're like the third person I've read mentioning Adam. I'm guessing he'll win. LOL<br /><br />Yes, I completely agree. We need to amp everything up in our stories. Make it credible, of course, but at the same time, Fantastic!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-85924587629256049492009-04-29T05:15:00.000-07:002009-04-29T05:15:00.000-07:00Oh what things must conspire to ensure a memorable...Oh what things must conspire to ensure a memorable performance! Things like giftedness, passion, practice, patience, blessing, imagination, courage, tenacity, and time. Lots of time.<br /><br />Even so ... sometimes a truly impacting "show" comes with little show at all. The beauty resides in the simplicity. I'm never quite sure which I prefer.<br /><br />God bless your rehearsals today!<br /><br />KathleenKathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-49514064342980486102009-04-29T05:03:00.000-07:002009-04-29T05:03:00.000-07:00I think God demands nothing less of us than to giv...I think God demands nothing less of us than to give it our all to shine His light through our work in such a way that invites our readers to WANT to know Him more. And it's through unique scenes, surprise twists that we'll likely have His work shine brightest. <br /><br />I'll pray for some wonderful creativity to send your fingers tapping full speed ahead today, Terri.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-34680105092847317632009-04-29T04:49:00.000-07:002009-04-29T04:49:00.000-07:00Actually, that's a really great analogy. My husba...Actually, that's a really great analogy. My husband and I were talking about the Adam Lambert phenomenon last night, too, and when you think about it in terms of your writing, you're right. It doesn't serve you in any way to go only half way. If you're going to put out the enormous effort of writing a book, it had better be the very best you can do or else it's a complete waste of energy. Every time I sit down to write now, I'm going to be subconsciously chanting a mantra of "in it to win it." Great motivational post, thanks!M. Bailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12811654487507824088noreply@blogger.com