tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post4457622817056582820..comments2024-02-13T08:31:03.541-08:00Comments on Terri Tiffany: Writing Stories You Remember: Are you ready to share?Terri Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-24377587909210272322010-02-18T14:41:26.649-08:002010-02-18T14:41:26.649-08:00Wait well past the normal period before you contac...Wait well past the normal period before you contact them. Once I had an agency go well past their normal response time (I think it was by a few months), so I emailed the agent. They were really nice... But I ended up with a rejection. Happily, the manuscript has come a long way since then. An agent requested a full recently. They take three to six weeks to respond, so I have two to five more to wait yet. It's nice to come across the blog of someone in a similar place. Hang in there!Emily Conradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263098241486921751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-2201404997355740612010-02-18T10:53:03.492-08:002010-02-18T10:53:03.492-08:00Keep pressing on with the God given passion and cr...Keep pressing on with the God given passion and creativity He's put within your heart!<br /><br />Sometimes in life it takes allot of "knocks" before the door swings open!! Listen!....I think I hear the sound of the door lock turning!!!!<br /><br />Hugs and Sweet Blessings!<br />JackieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08471225291665810800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-64424215360529852772010-02-18T10:23:28.744-08:002010-02-18T10:23:28.744-08:00I sent a query a few weeks ago to a contact at Dav...I sent a query a few weeks ago to a contact at David Cook regarding my new WIP. I met her at a conference, and she was very kind to me. Still haven't heard anything, but she wanted me to keep her posted on my writing; thus, on an impulse I shot her e-mail letting her know just that.<br /><br />An update on my writing.<br /><br />Haven't quite decided where I'll go with this new work. I'd like to finish things first.<br /><br />As for the one in the hopper with WinePress, I received back my proofreader's marked up copy today and am working it through. We're getting closer to launch, but there are tons of details to finalize and perfect before moving ahead. I certainly had learned a TON!<br /><br />peace~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-63997084334621891752010-02-18T07:28:44.780-08:002010-02-18T07:28:44.780-08:00Waiting...I hate waiting. I'm a doer. Sometime...Waiting...I hate waiting. I'm a doer. Sometimes that gets me in trouble though. I so much admire and respect your ability to push forward...to hang in...to wait and to keep trying. I learn from you. It's good stuff. Stay strong ok. NikkiNikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-89693482748236685402010-02-17T14:07:39.254-08:002010-02-17T14:07:39.254-08:00When does patience cease to become a virtue, and t...When does patience cease to become a virtue, and throwing a stomping tantrum becomes one instead?Hecketyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065779986583259061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-14250866184229360732010-02-17T12:34:29.332-08:002010-02-17T12:34:29.332-08:00It means you can't put too much stock in techn...It means you can't put too much stock in technology! I have stuff disappear, too. And it means keep submitting!Warren Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956713921509659993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-3637633753366130272010-02-17T11:21:20.454-08:002010-02-17T11:21:20.454-08:00Hi Terri -
I pray you get an answer soon.
At th...Hi Terri -<br /><br />I pray you get an answer soon. <br /><br />At the moment, I'm preparing for the Genesis contest. The whole idea gives me the willies, but the feedback would be great.<br /><br />Book 3, "Lost & Found," is in process. So far, I only have 8,000 words, but it's a start.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-58021885541071155462010-02-17T10:33:05.450-08:002010-02-17T10:33:05.450-08:00I love reading your updates. Waiting can be hard,...I love reading your updates. Waiting can be hard, but I applaud you for getting stuff out there! I haven't submitted anything, nor do I have anything ready to go. One of these days it will get done!Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03925811510913201292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-80384307425435305182010-02-17T10:05:58.474-08:002010-02-17T10:05:58.474-08:00After my failed attempts at querying last year, I&...After my failed attempts at querying last year, I've spent the last year improving my writing. I hope to query again some day soon. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Best of luck.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-44006667056085260602010-02-17T09:32:25.599-08:002010-02-17T09:32:25.599-08:00OH, Terri. I will pray that you hear something soo...OH, Terri. I will pray that you hear something soon. Anything. <br /><br />I recently sent 3 articles to a magazine that's been publishing my work faithfully for the last year. I heard nothing. Finally i emailed the editor. It had gone into his spam, even though I used the correct email address. And it was too late--he'd already chosen the articles to be used for this quarter...<br /><br />I felt like crying. <br /><br />I'm proud of you for not giving up!<br /><br />Love<br />Jen<br /><br />P.S. Your prize box goes out today...Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-69140994021036480892010-02-17T08:25:16.719-08:002010-02-17T08:25:16.719-08:00Terri, thanks for being real and sharing! The road...Terri, thanks for being real and sharing! The road to publication is indeed rocky as a County Clare path. <br /><br />The more I learn, the less I know.<br />Make sense?<br /><br />Pattipattihttp://www.pattilacy.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-67162276775970496252010-02-17T07:25:39.236-08:002010-02-17T07:25:39.236-08:00Hi, Tiffany! Thanks for participating in my conte...Hi, Tiffany! Thanks for participating in my contest at Book Dreaming. We follow a lot of the same blogs, so I have seen you in many comment threads. I look forward to getting to know you better. Good luck. :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-67763656617471640582010-02-16T22:18:21.352-08:002010-02-16T22:18:21.352-08:00Waiting can be so hard. But no news can be good ne...Waiting can be so hard. But no news can be good news. I trust your turn is coming, Terri. I'm eager to join your happy dance when it does.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-41432970221572511082010-02-16T15:58:37.116-08:002010-02-16T15:58:37.116-08:00Im so proud of you for pressing on! You are a dedi...Im so proud of you for pressing on! You are a dedicated one! I have been sidetracked yet again to finish the edit on my WIP. Life happens. But at least I have entered the first chapter in Genesis and Novel Matters contests. Hoping to get some good constructive critiques.Jan Clinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16617976979678082323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-69936507210128088542010-02-16T12:51:48.255-08:002010-02-16T12:51:48.255-08:00Terri: I understand how frustrating it can be to w...Terri: I understand how frustrating it can be to wait for something you really want an answer to. Know that God is with you through this and that one day soon you will have answers.<br /><br />But sometimes its hard to wait on God's timing and even harder to wait on fellow human beings. I'll keep praying things work out and that He gives you the strength and wisdom to know what to do next no matter what the outcome.<br /><br />Blessings to you!Sincerityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12135778203560012397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-26105242452217634072010-02-16T11:07:11.214-08:002010-02-16T11:07:11.214-08:00'Hurry up and wait' seems to be a common t...'Hurry up and wait' seems to be a common theme for writing, doesn't it? Most editors that I work with are very slow to get back to me. Although I must say, Hope Clark of Funds for Writers gets back to you in a flash. <br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-69075283012729083412010-02-16T10:59:49.553-08:002010-02-16T10:59:49.553-08:00I sent in a short story to a Big Literary Magazine...I sent in a short story to a Big Literary Magazine and was rejected, but, what made me smile was that the BLM asked me to send more with a note that read, "and we really mean it, send more..."<br /><br />*smiling*<br /><br />I'm glad you are still writing - that is smart! Don't just sit and wait, exactly!Kathryn Magendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863595228298349863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-24235448472599789192010-02-16T09:50:37.004-08:002010-02-16T09:50:37.004-08:00Echoing what Jessica said. :D Keep pushing forward...Echoing what Jessica said. :D Keep pushing forward, and it won't hurt to make contact. <br /><br />As for me.......still deep in my rut (for now).Angie Ledbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407006980893727627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-10008989093649000172010-02-16T08:44:20.376-08:002010-02-16T08:44:20.376-08:00Thanks for the update! I love hearing about others...Thanks for the update! I love hearing about others' journeys. That missing e-mail is very odd. You should still resubmit. :-) Also, did you check up with the agent who said three months? Send that agent an e-mail, it won't hurt. *grin*<br />Congrats on the full request! The house should be getting back to you pretty soon. :-)<br /><br />Wish I had some news, but I don't. I sent the agent who rejected my historical the prologue of the story you read. I'm not going to start querying other agents until I make myself finish my WIP. LOLJessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-47144036303092651232010-02-16T08:43:06.227-08:002010-02-16T08:43:06.227-08:00You are wise to continue writing "as if"...You are wise to continue writing "as if" there's a perfect time for the next book's release. In business it's called "keeping the pipeline filled". It's a good analogy, isn't it? When the pipeline dries up, so too the opportunities (if not the joy).<br /><br />I'm with Yolanda, having never taken up the professional pen. It's not a case of fearing rejection so much as a way of focusing my energies in directions I believe are better suited to me.<br /><br />Besides, patience and long-suffering are supernatural gifts of God's spirit. I can't make them happen, but I can sure cooperate.<br /><br />Hang tight, sister! The best is yet to come.<br /><br />KathleenKathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-16348605830709508862010-02-16T08:27:33.592-08:002010-02-16T08:27:33.592-08:00I wonder if that is why God has never laid it upon...I wonder if that is why God has never laid it upon my heart to write professionaly. I'd be stuck right at home waiting for that text, e-mail, phone call of acceptance. Yikes...I know my behavior but God knows me so much better.<br /><br />Love YOU!Yolandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09728042597055536307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-43090371253483782562010-02-16T08:19:04.137-08:002010-02-16T08:19:04.137-08:00Love it!
Well, I shared mine on my blog yesterday...Love it!<br /><br />Well, I shared mine on my blog yesterday. Ready to query for a second time but I'm going to enter some contests for feedback first. Then I'm going for it. And I'm working on book #6 while waiting.Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-45424779305842613342010-02-16T08:07:21.500-08:002010-02-16T08:07:21.500-08:00I am the one that's moving at a snail's pa...I am the one that's moving at a snail's pace these days. Well, with my writing that is. I'm up to my eyeballs in tax returns, so I'm struggling to find time to get my manuscript ready for a contest. <br /><br />I do hope you hear good news soon!Heather Sunserihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552506888985553471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-53187340762205141722010-02-16T08:03:23.351-08:002010-02-16T08:03:23.351-08:00It means, don't give up, continue on keep on c...It means, don't give up, continue on keep on creating...the time is not right, just yet. Oh, and be persistent in your inquiries.Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10576022783071536981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-72159851519812257502010-02-16T08:03:05.425-08:002010-02-16T08:03:05.425-08:00Patience is also a form of action :)Patience is also a form of action :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com