tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post6499708836566194481..comments2024-02-13T08:31:03.541-08:00Comments on Terri Tiffany: Writing Stories You Remember: When do you cease writing your novel?Terri Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-38465722948136817142010-11-14T09:27:09.982-08:002010-11-14T09:27:09.982-08:00You know, every time I read some struggling aspect...You know, every time I read some struggling aspect of yours I am reminded of some struggling aspect that I was/am going through...tell me is it so so common? I am sure you'll come through, you've come so far...All the best!!! :))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-20757734453868735162010-11-09T17:01:24.427-08:002010-11-09T17:01:24.427-08:00I know you're taking a break to enjoy your fam...I know you're taking a break to enjoy your family right now but I apparently missed this post when it first went up and I just have to reply.<br /><br />I don't know a single writer, published or not, that hasn't gone through periods of self-doubt and discouragement. The bottom line for me is that I love writing and will continue to love it whether or not my fiction is ever published. God has given me that love, and it's my job to find ways of making use of the words He gives. It's not my job to decide how the public will receive them. I fully believe He'll look after that part as long as I keep looking to Him for guidance in what and how I write.<br /><br />I hope the time spent with your family refreshes you and renews your enthusiasm, and that you'll once again find joy in the journey.Carol J. Garvinhttp://careann.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-50235523067970617462010-10-31T18:59:39.871-07:002010-10-31T18:59:39.871-07:00Oh, Terri. Girl.
It is so hard.
You are a wonderf...Oh, Terri. Girl.<br />It is so hard.<br /><br />You are a wonderful writer.<br />If God is telling you to write,<br />do so.<br /><br />Sigh. He never said it would be easy, huh.<br />PattiPatti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-75605105338183405712010-10-28T04:13:58.961-07:002010-10-28T04:13:58.961-07:00Sorry, you had such a tough day, Terri! I. have. b...Sorry, you had such a tough day, Terri! I. have. been. there. I'm glad you're finding ways to lift your head and persevere. It takes so much mental and divine strength to get through what we are attempting to do on a daily basis, doesn't it?Heather Sunserihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552506888985553471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-62354640958044122392010-10-27T21:51:51.003-07:002010-10-27T21:51:51.003-07:00Terri--I'm so sorry you've had such a roug...Terri--I'm so sorry you've had such a rough week...For me I'll write until it's not fun anymore. I loved teaching with a passion. When I lost that passion, I stopped. I expect I'll do the same with writing...<br /><br />If you can get lost when you are writing, then you should keep writing. If you find joy when you talk about writing, then you should keep writing. If you can't imagine doing anything else, then you should keep writing....<br /><br />I'll be thinking about you and making sure I check back in on you later this week... (((hug))))Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-57622776123490782102010-10-27T18:03:47.076-07:002010-10-27T18:03:47.076-07:00I wrote this super long comment, but I don't t...I wrote this super long comment, but I don't think I sent it right. I'm so sorry!<br /><br />This time I'll keep it short...DON'T QUIT! If you need a break, take one. But don't quit! You'd always wonder "What if?"<br /><br />Now, let's see if I can post this comment correctly....Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-62937026674457984132010-10-27T17:29:09.064-07:002010-10-27T17:29:09.064-07:00Oh, bummer. (((Terri)))
I sometimes think I shoul...Oh, bummer. (((Terri)))<br /><br />I sometimes think I should give up right now. I'm too old. But then I hear of 70- and 80-year-olds with their first book.<br /><br />Please tell me you shelved or drawered or filed--not tossed.Sandra Heska Kinghttp://sandraheskaking.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-77250164357666012010-10-27T17:14:10.523-07:002010-10-27T17:14:10.523-07:00You hear stories of people getting published on th...You hear stories of people getting published on their first attempt, but that's just not the norm. I've been writing most of my life but I never pushed myself or persevered for publication. It was a very off and on relationship because I gave up too easily. So now I've given myself a firm 10 years to get it right and to keep going. If by the end of that time I still don't have a novel published then I'll toss it in and try something else. But I love writing, so who knows.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-389434883208563492010-10-27T11:38:04.559-07:002010-10-27T11:38:04.559-07:00Hugs, Terri. Once upon a time, I wanted to write s...Hugs, Terri. Once upon a time, I wanted to write short stories instead of novels...it didn't work. I am not suited to that format. Although I did manage to get a few short stories published, that is not where my "niche" is. Novel writing is. So perhaps that is how it will be for you. Or perhaps you will just keep learning and growing and keep writing better and better. Just don't quit writing...whatever that writing may be.Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-76550366301154846102010-10-27T10:57:19.843-07:002010-10-27T10:57:19.843-07:00I'm sorry you're going through this rough ...I'm sorry you're going through this rough patch. I can relate so well. I think you know that you're a writer and that quitting isn't the answer. It sounds like lots of learning is going on and each thing you write is better than the thing before. Perhaps you just haven't found the story that wants to come through you, yet. Maybe it's not about your skill as a writer. Whatever it is, I believe in you and your ability to find your way through this fog.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-17394388986871273132010-10-27T10:54:14.022-07:002010-10-27T10:54:14.022-07:00Terri! Will you please get your butt over to Omaha...Terri! Will you please get your butt over to Omaha so we can give each other a hug?<br />I could have written this post because I've been feeling the same way about my WIP. It's been really upsetting! I wondered if I should quit or not. But today I feel better, and reading this helps me remember that we all go through this sometimes. The stings hurt, but we will better writers after the pain recedes.Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-9528860174396129062010-10-27T09:00:39.521-07:002010-10-27T09:00:39.521-07:00Don't stop! Don't give up!
A few years a...Don't stop! Don't give up! <br />A few years ago, I know God was calling me to write, and I kept putting Him off (because I was scared, self-doubting, not trusting Him). Now I don't even know if I still have His call anymore and I wish I did. So, please, keep trusting Him and keep writing.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08771481228147251991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-57228617714425599892010-10-27T06:57:23.728-07:002010-10-27T06:57:23.728-07:00It's a tough call, but I think if you write fo...It's a tough call, but I think if you write for enjoyment then you just always carry on. I've written umpteen stories - long, short, teenage, adult - and no actual published joy (yet!) but no stopping me either.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309191526500602452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-11777576740457809312010-10-27T02:41:48.680-07:002010-10-27T02:41:48.680-07:00Teri, thank you so much for your support and praye...Teri, thank you so much for your support and prayers dear one.Just Be Realhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815210059310140144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-6760630343296228642010-10-26T20:29:06.115-07:002010-10-26T20:29:06.115-07:00Terri, DON'T EVER GIVE UP. I have realized tha...Terri, DON'T EVER GIVE UP. I have realized that you love writing, okay so things are not falling into place right now, but it doesn't mean it will never work for you. Remember that all the practice ( five books) is pushing you closer and closer to writing that perfect book. :)<br /><br />Don't worry about rejection. Everyone goes through it.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-5363952142369031042010-10-26T13:45:34.216-07:002010-10-26T13:45:34.216-07:00To give up would be to pack away your laptop, but ...To give up would be to pack away your laptop, but at a larger level it would be to pack away your dreams. Don't give up on your dreams. Just don't do it.Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-57189642592002463822010-10-26T12:17:21.708-07:002010-10-26T12:17:21.708-07:00I hope you get it all worked out. One thing you s...I hope you get it all worked out. One thing you said is the key, your writing will be better with each effort. I'm glad that you have partners that can help you decide what to do.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-62272538107265089992010-10-26T11:56:16.592-07:002010-10-26T11:56:16.592-07:00IF you're five books in, you ARE IN. There is ...IF you're five books in, you ARE IN. There is no turning back or quitting, not in your vocabulary, girl.<br />Look at last week as the storm. It's always CALM afterwards.<br />You are so close to being published with five manuscripts under your belt all you have to do is hang in and keep honing your craft. I can't encourage you enough.<br />I've teetered so many times on the verge of quitting. At least novel writing as I'm not sure that's where my talents lie. I love short story form and essays as well. Soooo. We'll see but I'm praying you pick yourself up and dust yourself off and get back on that writing a book horse. GO GIRL. Blessings. God is good.B. WHITTINGTONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362600188243508446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-56114897922423647932010-10-26T09:15:41.702-07:002010-10-26T09:15:41.702-07:00Calling it quits is not an option! Not for me, an...Calling it quits is not an option! Not for me, anyway. I propel myself forward with action. I revise or begin anew. I know--I know, rejection and what we view as failure is not easy to take. But it makes us stronger, right? That's what I tell myself. I allow myself my little cry in the bathroom, and then I pray and then I work on something else. And then I'm back in the saddle again, writing.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536293384635588296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-56583094410017582242010-10-26T05:27:10.604-07:002010-10-26T05:27:10.604-07:00Quitting is not an option! When I feel like quitti...Quitting is not an option! When I feel like quitting, I take a break for a few days and put writing out of my head. I usually come back with gusto!<br />Blessings,<br />MaryAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13184234275428944375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-26286226144370405752010-10-25T22:28:47.617-07:002010-10-25T22:28:47.617-07:00Hi, Terri,
I clicked over from Susan's blog. ...Hi, Terri,<br /><br />I clicked over from Susan's blog. Good luck with your writing. I've been writing non-fiction since 1987, but have always wanted the courage or know-how to push out into the fiction market. I don't think I have the imagination needed to pull it off, though. <br /><br />I see we have at least one thing in common ... Chicken Soup. :)Dayle ~ A Collection of Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727194212928446402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-10538181742250760632010-10-25T21:12:32.394-07:002010-10-25T21:12:32.394-07:00Terri,
So sorry about your tough week. I don't...Terri,<br />So sorry about your tough week. I don't know the "right" answer to your question, but I do know this: <br />- We are not to bury our talent. As long as we invest in Kingdom work, we will hear "well done."<br />- Rejection serves a purpose other than teaching us how to improve our craft. Jesus Himself was rejected and when we are rejected, we are given opportunity to develop Christlikeness. <br />You have been an inspiration in your writing, and I'm sure you'll continue to be so. Even after your tough week, your perspective is an example to follow.<br />I pray that you will have an awesome week this week! <br />Blessings,<br />SusanNorth Jersey Christian Writers Grouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03981039468686243008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-62927228241098611712010-10-25T19:20:09.819-07:002010-10-25T19:20:09.819-07:00I write because I love it. If everything I write ...I write because I love it. If everything I write gets rejected. I'll still write because I love telling stories.Jolene Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809468564016928636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-53631674158576289312010-10-25T17:20:17.049-07:002010-10-25T17:20:17.049-07:00Hi Terri...For me, not writing is NOT an option.Ne...Hi Terri...For me, not writing is NOT an option.Never, ever, ever.<br /><br />Sorry about the rejections but you know what? They help us revise and rework and become even BETTER writers.<br /><br />By the way, Terri, thank you so much for always visiting my blog and commenting. Love having you. Hugs. SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-76325202298665666562010-10-25T17:07:48.684-07:002010-10-25T17:07:48.684-07:00Boy, I wish I knew the answer to your questions! I...Boy, I wish I knew the answer to your questions! I'm sorry about the edit. Did you get a few more opinions?<br />Ouch.<br />I hope you'll be able to choose what you think works best for the story. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.com