tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post4444918286359200442..comments2024-02-13T08:31:03.541-08:00Comments on Terri Tiffany: Writing Stories You Remember: The Day Walmart Came to TownTerri Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-3286667792082436132010-12-14T17:03:59.872-08:002010-12-14T17:03:59.872-08:00I do but then how long can one ponder on something...I do but then how long can one ponder on something which is not in one's control? I can't stop people from writing great stories, so their abilities should not make me any less in touch with mine. I agree with you when you say that there is room for everybody and that thought is very comforting:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-7662424462468399982010-12-09T17:09:05.318-08:002010-12-09T17:09:05.318-08:00I always worry that my work won't stand up to ...I always worry that my work won't stand up to the competition. But, I will keep writing and maybe someday I will be good enough to compete.Janet,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17796999156668844943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-80202857092475211932010-12-08T22:36:04.337-08:002010-12-08T22:36:04.337-08:00Hi Terri,
Here I am, a day later, adding another ...Hi Terri,<br /><br />Here I am, a day later, adding another comment to see if you can link from my name to my blog. Here's hoping! I enjoy visiting here and taking part in your conversations and would love to have you drop in at my blog, too.Carol J. Garvinhttp://careann.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-30828494883325446342010-12-08T18:17:29.553-08:002010-12-08T18:17:29.553-08:00I have yet to commit to the idea, part of my own f...I have yet to commit to the idea, part of my own fear and part of finding exactly what my writing should be. I am enjoying the process of discovering. Taking it slow and taking delight.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758737470750841665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-65284955769309625492010-12-08T12:12:51.001-08:002010-12-08T12:12:51.001-08:00Oh how true this is! We worry about competition, w...Oh how true this is! We worry about competition, we worry about things being bigger, better, cheaper, more expensive, imported, yadda yadda, and where does it get us? Swim or drown- fight or give up. Sometimes we mayn't win the fight but that doesn't mean it was wrong to try, and sometimes afterwards we see the good in whatever we were fighting.<br />Am I worried other folks will do the same as me but bigger and better? Of course! But I'm not called to worry about them- I'm called to do the very best with what I'm given. <br />Finish.<br />Ummm, well, that's that's what God tells us anyhow...the practise might be a little different!Hecketyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065779986583259061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-20084700542690426622010-12-08T05:08:35.705-08:002010-12-08T05:08:35.705-08:00Terri, wonderful post. Thank you for sharing. Bl...Terri, wonderful post. Thank you for sharing. Blessings.Just Be Realhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815210059310140144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-35551843899569104952010-12-07T16:32:36.379-08:002010-12-07T16:32:36.379-08:00Oh, yes. But I keep praying to improve, listening ...Oh, yes. But I keep praying to improve, listening to advice, and reading craft books. I may not be Walmart huge, but I can touch as many lives as God will allow. <br /><br />Excellent post!!!Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-58080304049345613582010-12-07T15:10:50.933-08:002010-12-07T15:10:50.933-08:00You hit the nail on the head. I constantly compare...You hit the nail on the head. I constantly compare myself to other writers and angst over my lack of talent. But there is a niche for everyone. Thanks for the reminder!<br /><br />Pat<br />www.critteralley.blogspot.comPat Wahlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138619912065680084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-80796605027569372142010-12-07T15:03:41.695-08:002010-12-07T15:03:41.695-08:00Yes, Terri, I always worry my work can't stand...Yes, Terri, I always worry my work can't stand up to competition. It drives me to keep learning, keep working on it. Great post!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-39815316011953510702010-12-07T14:49:58.879-08:002010-12-07T14:49:58.879-08:00Great, great message, Terri. Thanks for this. I ap...Great, great message, Terri. Thanks for this. I appreciate your perspective, and still think it's so cool you had a bookstore.Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-60234741301039832932010-12-07T13:55:57.295-08:002010-12-07T13:55:57.295-08:00I think this every single day! But then I go to t...I think this every single day! But then I go to the library, and I see all the different types of books written by so many different types of writers. I think there's room for me out there too!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-80654807536661086552010-12-07T13:54:55.280-08:002010-12-07T13:54:55.280-08:00An elderly woman decided to prepare her will and t...An elderly woman decided to prepare her will and told her preacher she had two final requests. First, she wanted to be cremated, and second, she wanted her ashes scattered over Wal-Mart. “Wal-Mart?” the preacher exclaimed. “Why Wal-Mart?” “Then I’ll be sure my daughters visit me twice a week ”Nickhttp://getnickt.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-5971152111034478182010-12-07T13:30:54.460-08:002010-12-07T13:30:54.460-08:00So true. I think in my hometown, which is a relati...So true. I think in my hometown, which is a relatively large suburban area, Wal-Mart put a lot of the mom and pop grocery stores out of business. Also, some family owned hardware stores and such. But what really killed a lot of businesses in my town was the passing of Liquor by the Drink in the late 80s. All the franchise restaurants started moving in, pushing all the locally owned businesses out. A few still remain, though.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-75197485139964525982010-12-07T12:34:44.502-08:002010-12-07T12:34:44.502-08:00I'm so glad the smaller stores survived. That...I'm so glad the smaller stores survived. That makes me happy. And I love Walmart, too. We just don't have one near us, so I end up shopping the small stores a lot anyway.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-47849195008357688522010-12-07T10:38:28.616-08:002010-12-07T10:38:28.616-08:00Oh wow, what a great comparison. It is easy to com...Oh wow, what a great comparison. It is easy to compare our writing with others and to worry about the competition. I have thought about it at times, sometimes it's made me pretty darn depressed. But I'm with Wendy, God has a plan for me and I know he'll take me to where I need to be:)Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03925811510913201292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-52178492049507101932010-12-07T09:38:19.668-08:002010-12-07T09:38:19.668-08:00Unfortunately the big box stores *do* at times cau...Unfortunately the big box stores *do* at times cause the demise of smaller businesses unless they can offer something distinctive -- a unique product, better service, etc. I love indie bookstores because that's exactly how many of them function and thus survive. <br /><br />When it comes to my writing, I can only hope that if I do my best God will use it to resonate with readers. The work is up to me; the results are up to him.Carol J. Garvinhttp://careann.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-58466465744738953752010-12-07T09:21:23.524-08:002010-12-07T09:21:23.524-08:00I am working extra hard, Terri,to write the best b...I am working extra hard, Terri,to write the best book I can write. Thanks for this great post, as writers we are always prone to feeling not just one person but every other writer is better than us.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-39718154503390361962010-12-07T08:16:00.039-08:002010-12-07T08:16:00.039-08:00Sure, I worry. Often when I start to compare and ...Sure, I worry. Often when I start to compare and think, "But I'm not HER," or "I don't write like that," the second half of that truth comes along and says, "And she's not me!" And doesn't write like me, either.<br /><br />That's an excellent comparison, Terri.Rhonda Schrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512423397478708632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-68399554675814468392010-12-07T07:51:25.137-08:002010-12-07T07:51:25.137-08:00Terri, great analogy! I am not just a writer but a...Terri, great analogy! I am not just a writer but a reader, which makes me grateful for anyone who writes books that I will really love. <br /><br />The success of others doesn't bother me or make me compare. We're all here to do different things. While I was waiting for contract news, several writers I knew signed their first contracts. This was no problem--I was happy for them. None of them write my books. :-)Rosslyn Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304732306399786236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-50264024636491690522010-12-07T05:33:44.242-08:002010-12-07T05:33:44.242-08:00I'm not a fan of Walmart but I totally love th...I'm not a fan of Walmart but I totally love this analogy!!!<br /><br />With writing, I try to remember that I have no control beyond the time and effort I put into my stories. I'm not sure where my stories will end up, parked on the harddrive or published but I'm going to keep writing them and keep working to improve my craft.Paul Grecihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11340974339238587138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-54580789232637528342010-12-06T21:40:26.025-08:002010-12-06T21:40:26.025-08:00I try not to worry. What's the point, right?I try not to worry. What's the point, right?Tabitha Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196816108272065974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-240708212975142682010-12-06T19:00:54.277-08:002010-12-06T19:00:54.277-08:00I am hoping there is enough of a niche that we all...I am hoping there is enough of a niche that we all can fill ours. Hoping my books will stand out above others and just trying to get my stuff out there. :O)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604687906788800639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-25535044795502839782010-12-06T17:19:36.612-08:002010-12-06T17:19:36.612-08:00Hard not to think of the competition, especially n...Hard not to think of the competition, especially now that the market is tough. Manuscripts have to stand out and be of quality in a way they never have before in order to catch a traditional publisher's eye. More important than ever to read informative blogs, agent articles, and how-to books. <br /><br />Also, I attend SCBWI conferences (I write YA, for teens) and try to find honest critiquers who will help push me to the next level of writing. Always learning!Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-46389703497982666692010-12-06T16:12:29.674-08:002010-12-06T16:12:29.674-08:00Hey, Terri Tiffany!
I do-- Adventures in Missions...Hey, Terri Tiffany!<br /><br />I do-- Adventures in Missions from Gainesville, Ga. Is that the same AIM? :0)Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-35734527413129859652010-12-06T15:56:52.404-08:002010-12-06T15:56:52.404-08:00The competition is something I pay attention to, a...The competition is something I pay attention to, and it's a bit painful, I agree. I think the smart thing to do is not ignore Walmart, but go to it, and see what you have to offer that will make people say, "Hey, your place isn't Walmart, and I like it!"Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.com