tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post8708556796533851018..comments2024-02-13T08:31:03.541-08:00Comments on Terri Tiffany: Writing Stories You Remember: StuffTerri Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-60301967753247431262008-10-27T05:28:00.000-07:002008-10-27T05:28:00.000-07:00Well, I just begin to look around; more importantl...Well, I just begin to look around; more importantly, I tend to my relationship with Jesus Christ first. I spend time with Him, via music, outdoors, and in his Word. I worry less about product and more about spending moments with the Author of creativity. He is always faithful to stir my heart and imagination accordingly. <BR/><BR/>And then, there are times, when I am content to not write...to let it go in favor of life itself (like this past weekend and our Fall festival at church). Having young ones at home is my biggest obstacle for concentrated writing time, but having them home is also one of my biggest sources of inspiration.<BR/><BR/>Thus, I cut out most tv and spend quiet evenings with my computer and my thoughts. <BR/><BR/>Good things await you this week, my friend. Just walk it through, all the while watching for God. <BR/><BR/>peace~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-55297923149456009452008-10-24T21:14:00.000-07:002008-10-24T21:14:00.000-07:00I love this phrase, "How do we create a story from...I love this phrase, "How do we create a story from thin air when we can hardly breathe ourselves?" Good post.BeckyJoiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148874214990884785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-84492270980362947522008-10-24T16:56:00.000-07:002008-10-24T16:56:00.000-07:00First of all, I'm sorry about your husband's job. ...First of all, I'm sorry about your husband's job. We have been there before, too.<BR/><BR/>Secondly, how do I deal with the stuff that keeps me from writing? That may be the title of my first book since I'm an expert at letting things get in the way!<BR/><BR/>Today I crumpled up into a ball and had a good cry. Cheap therapy!<BR/><BR/>I'll be keeping your husband in my prayers, Terri.BiPolar Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05057957586937212364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-79449102324841248212008-10-24T13:52:00.000-07:002008-10-24T13:52:00.000-07:00A friend of mine, Kim Woodhouse (ACFW) spoke on th...A friend of mine, Kim Woodhouse (ACFW) spoke on this very topic at a local chapter meeting. She recited James 1:2-4 over and over again. <BR/><BR/>Because of the nature of writing, and the significance of what we as Christians are doing with words, trials come to incapacitate us or make us give up. <BR/><BR/>Recently during one of my novel's rewrites, I realized God walked me through the excruciating trials I put my characters through. When I read them I had to rewrite. Those scenes are more powerful and relateable because I'm not supposing.<BR/><BR/>Also, our testimonies can't be taken away. Know you are encouraging someone a little bit behind you on a similar road of pain.D. Gudgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00258476859577815477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-6814358902324935502008-10-24T13:44:00.000-07:002008-10-24T13:44:00.000-07:00I just try to remember to breathe, to get through ...I just try to remember to breathe, to get through it, to know that God is there each and every step of the way with me.Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-2622768379518564322008-10-24T09:18:00.000-07:002008-10-24T09:18:00.000-07:00I think it's often the stuff that GETS me writing....I think it's often the stuff that GETS me writing. The stress and negative events stir my emotions and creativity - making me realize that much more clearly how badly I want to write, and making me understand how much there is to gain from doing it.Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-47343536193424961742008-10-24T08:41:00.000-07:002008-10-24T08:41:00.000-07:00Oh Terri - the stuff, the storms, the trials, they...Oh Terri - the stuff, the storms, the trials, they can be so overwhelming, but thank God that He is faithful to see us through. I hope things turn around quickly for you, and your hubby! Your perspective is so great though. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17118658154554731805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-73005121218927634962008-10-24T08:03:00.000-07:002008-10-24T08:03:00.000-07:00So sorry to hear about all the trials and tribulat...So sorry to hear about all the trials and tribulations! As the saying goes, "Make lemonade out of lemons". You're a gifted writer and writing about how you deal with these situations can be an encouragement, support and healing to others who are there with you now or it the future will experience the same. Keep writing!Donna M. Kohlstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04268172745025677265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-48634755385778235342008-10-24T07:32:00.000-07:002008-10-24T07:32:00.000-07:00Yeck, I hate waiting at the doctor's office. They ...Yeck, I hate waiting at the doctor's office. They put you in those little rooms with white walls to stare at and you just <I>sit there</I>. <BR/><BR/>Good post though, Terri. Sometimes I feel like life is piling up against my writing aspirations. It's good to remember that all of these things will actually make us a better writer. It's amazing that it works that way. :)Renee Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08170818341212519937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-81495679681103227472008-10-24T06:49:00.000-07:002008-10-24T06:49:00.000-07:00So true. Some days I just want the stuff to stop a...So true. Some days I just want the stuff to stop and then really cool stuff happens to remind me how great the stuff is.(How's that for a really long run on sentence?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-84800630034286622892008-10-24T06:29:00.000-07:002008-10-24T06:29:00.000-07:00I've come to believe it's the little stuff of life...I've come to believe it's the little stuff of life that gives it its texture and color. Without that stuff, there really isn't much to pass on. It can be tough stuff, fun stuff, mundane stuff, or fluff stuff (sounds a bit like Dr. Seuss, huh?), but without stuff we merely meander.<BR/><BR/>Besides, what one shares in terms of their own "stuff" tells a lot about the stuff-teller. Richness resides in the depths of the soul. <BR/><BR/>Love the stuff you pen!Kathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-58707166347749644042008-10-24T06:16:00.000-07:002008-10-24T06:16:00.000-07:00Sometimes it is the "stuff" that becomes the stori...Sometimes it is the "stuff" that becomes the stories. When you look back on things like hubby losing his job and that becomes a really relevant story with all the things you do to cope and recover from such a low blow. Take notes now!Pat's Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15569560070613448167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-81868201819784291072008-10-24T05:57:00.000-07:002008-10-24T05:57:00.000-07:00Amen, this is so true. Without the stuff we would ...Amen, this is so true. Without the stuff we would have nothing to say.<BR/><BR/>Bless you<BR/>VickieVickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11990438534676100647noreply@blogger.com