tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post6648420932298339482..comments2024-02-13T08:31:03.541-08:00Comments on Terri Tiffany: Writing Stories You Remember: A Gentle Kick in the PantsTerri Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-34049204499104474132008-11-14T18:48:00.000-08:002008-11-14T18:48:00.000-08:00Oh yes, encouragement is so important. I think bei...Oh yes, encouragement is so important. I think being a writer can be a little lonely in a professionial kind of way. We don't have a boss or a supervisor to keep us in line/praise us for a job well done. That's why I am so happy I found the online writer network.<BR/><BR/>Also, 2000 words in an hour is fantastic! Way to go!Renee Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08170818341212519937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-9667604440712880442008-11-14T17:02:00.000-08:002008-11-14T17:02:00.000-08:00I don't know that I encourage many people, but I s...I don't know that I encourage many people, but I sure have had lots of people encourage me. Before I found this online writing community I was lucky enough to have several encouraging friends in my life. I always tell others to make sure they surround themselves with uplifting people if you want to get into this industry, because it's a rough road full of rejections.Kasie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14169629001145903361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-79506046147088331232008-11-14T11:26:00.000-08:002008-11-14T11:26:00.000-08:00Yikes!!! Two thousand words in an hour? That is in...Yikes!!! Two thousand words in an hour? That is incredible. <BR/>Kudos to you :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-22833578197428538262008-11-14T10:47:00.000-08:002008-11-14T10:47:00.000-08:00I suspect you could set a goal for yourself each d...I suspect you could set a goal for yourself each day--carve out an hour or two hours that are devoted specifically to writing. Do that despite what else you have to do during the day and you might be more productive than you think.Pat's Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15569560070613448167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-57017503082915538842008-11-14T09:32:00.000-08:002008-11-14T09:32:00.000-08:00Actually, I've had a bunch of people encouraging M...Actually, I've had a bunch of people encouraging ME the past couple of weeks, and let me tell you, it's a huge boon that I'm very grateful for.<BR/><BR/>It helps so much to know you're not alone in this writing gig, doesn't it?Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11705320883615938075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-81437856571275601362008-11-14T09:17:00.000-08:002008-11-14T09:17:00.000-08:00PS Join or start a live critique group. Talk abou...PS Join or start a live critique group. Talk about making ya accountable! :)Angie Ledbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407006980893727627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-87165414000179130572008-11-14T09:16:00.000-08:002008-11-14T09:16:00.000-08:00*Puts pointy boots back in the closet!* You go, gi...*Puts pointy boots back in the closet!* You go, girlie! I'm so proud of you. <BR/><BR/>As to encouraging others, I've got a new friend I met at a slammin' writers conference last summer who wanted to give up on her novel. I won't let her. I'm editing the first two chaps for her this weekend. :)Angie Ledbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407006980893727627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-61297179402384703722008-11-14T08:55:00.000-08:002008-11-14T08:55:00.000-08:00Wow, I guess I need an editor for my comments, LOL...Wow, I guess I need an editor for my comments, LOL.BeckyJoiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148874214990884785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-89278002457163663852008-11-14T08:54:00.000-08:002008-11-14T08:54:00.000-08:00Yes, that accountability is one of the reasons I j...Yes, that accountability is one of the reasons I joined Clermont Christian Writers. I don't write anything like I do when I know I'm going to report to the group. :>) Now if I could just squeeze in teh amount of writing that I wish to do with everything I have on my plate, that would be great. You're an inspiration.BeckyJoiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148874214990884785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-90885916837475348422008-11-14T07:34:00.000-08:002008-11-14T07:34:00.000-08:00Sassy Granny is right on...INTENTIONAL. A choice!...Sassy Granny is right on...INTENTIONAL. A choice!<BR/><BR/>You encourage me! Ready for a good laugh, then come on over! <BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>YolandaYolandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09728042597055536307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-56312443644087942192008-11-14T07:26:00.000-08:002008-11-14T07:26:00.000-08:00I have a couple of people who I am going to encour...I have a couple of people who I am going to encourage today. Thanks for the suggestion!!Barb Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622630143832437565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-72455114184974191642008-11-14T06:48:00.000-08:002008-11-14T06:48:00.000-08:00I've definitely done better on the writing front (...I've definitely done better on the writing front (as far as sitting down and doing it!) when I know I am accountable to someone.Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-79193377073590040692008-11-14T06:31:00.000-08:002008-11-14T06:31:00.000-08:00Awesome Terri. I have intentionally started to put...Awesome Terri. I have intentionally started to put away some things that were eating up my time, so I can get more writing done. <BR/><BR/>It's a great feeling when you can accomplish another piece of your goal.<BR/><BR/>Also wanted to let you know I received my Chicken Soup book yesterday. Thank you so much, and of course my first stop was in reading your wonderful story. Great writing. <BR/><BR/>This book was very timely. For the past week my high school daughter has been crying everyday about a situation at school, where she stood up for what is right but is feeling deserted by those whom she thought were her friends.<BR/><BR/>We were able to look at some of the stories in "standing up for what is right and the consequences." <BR/><BR/>She took it along to school with her today.<BR/>Thank you again.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>VickieVickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11990438534676100647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-30663139120549911312008-11-14T06:22:00.000-08:002008-11-14T06:22:00.000-08:00Very important indeed that we encourage one anothe...Very important indeed that we encourage one another. That's such a big part of it! Kudos to Angie for giving you a boost, and to you for making such a great accomplishment. :)Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-88983341964004539602008-11-14T05:48:00.000-08:002008-11-14T05:48:00.000-08:00I love it! It's so about being intentional (my wo...I love it! It's so about being intentional (my word for the decade). Something that goes hand-in-hand with your thoughts here is another concept that's widely touted but sorely lacking: setting priorities. Oh how wonderful is the word "no" when it comes to competing, conflicting goals.<BR/><BR/>You go girl!<BR/><BR/>KathleenKathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.com