tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post304029245904966917..comments2024-02-13T08:31:03.541-08:00Comments on Terri Tiffany: Writing Stories You Remember: Finding your storyTerri Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-90702863396189228072011-12-11T14:58:44.214-08:002011-12-11T14:58:44.214-08:00When I wrote We Shall Overcome, I thought I had a ...When I wrote We Shall Overcome, I thought I had a story to tell. After submitting it to a number of agents and publishers with no luck, I decided to self publish it. It was released in July of 2007, and it didn't sell as well as I'd hoped. I guess my story wasn't as phenomenal as I thought it would be, but that's okay. You don't know until you try, and if it doesn't work, then you just have to go on. Now, I hope that with my new collection of poems mostly about being a family caregiver, I can reach out to others in my situation and let them know they're not alone. If I'm not successful, that's okay too. Life will go on, and at least I'll know I tried.<br /><br />Abbie Johnson Taylor, Author of We Shall Overcome<br />and<br />How to Build a Better Mousetrap: Recollections and Reflections of a Family Caregiver<br />http://abbiescorneroftheworld.blogspot.com<br />http://www.abbiejohnsontaylor.comAbbie Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13251937445976896173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-29400571880377495342011-12-02T13:17:04.912-08:002011-12-02T13:17:04.912-08:00How awesome that you had partial requests and even...How awesome that you had partial requests and even a request for a full! That is a wonderful accomplishment in itself! <br /><br />I have heard the same thing that you have: acceptance of manuscripts (usually) comes down to the story and how well it is written. I hope your newly-penned romance story is "that story" for you - and for an agent (or two) out there!<br /><br />Thanks, too, for commenting on my blog! It's always nice to see you!Lauren F. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934796581125939821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-19597637819058783192011-11-27T08:38:19.529-08:002011-11-27T08:38:19.529-08:00One of the things I love about your blog is that y...One of the things I love about your blog is that you often say the thing I'm feeling and haven't quite put my finger on. I'm still struggling to find the frame of my memoir (which I still believe needs to be written). So the story is here - I just don't know yet how to tell it.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-34413726220431560012011-11-26T21:43:09.213-08:002011-11-26T21:43:09.213-08:00I'm writing my fifth book and I've liked a...I'm writing my fifth book and I've liked all of them during the writing. It's during the revising that I begin to dislike them! As Sarah suggests, I'm enjoying the journey but admit I haven't done much querying. There's always another story waiting to be written and when I reach the point that my revision has nowhere to go, I can't resist the siren call of the next one. <br /><br />Still, when it comes to finding an agent or publisher, persistence is what every successful author seems to advocate, so hang in there, Terri.Carol J. Garvinhttp://careann.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-55209302643845058342011-11-26T03:57:31.539-08:002011-11-26T03:57:31.539-08:00Oh, good luck on finding the right person! I'...Oh, good luck on finding the right person! I'm sure you will - it just seems to take perseverance.Lisa @ Two Bears Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464839163693785901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-25676418183725933042011-11-24T09:27:55.876-08:002011-11-24T09:27:55.876-08:00Stopping by to wish you and your family a very Hap...Stopping by to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-63992529381745386262011-11-21T23:54:08.433-08:002011-11-21T23:54:08.433-08:00I love your post! thanks for sharing..God bless yo...I love your post! thanks for sharing..God bless you..loves sorayaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-32045616237875697162011-11-18T10:06:22.899-08:002011-11-18T10:06:22.899-08:00Congrats, Terri! :) I am not sure about me, am get...Congrats, Terri! :) I am not sure about me, am getting there. One day that story will be finished, though.Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-74164771019083641802011-11-18T10:06:07.319-08:002011-11-18T10:06:07.319-08:00It's a crap shoot. What one dosen't like ...It's a crap shoot. What one dosen't like another will, you just have to find that one person who enjoys what you have written. Your second and third with that person will be easier but the break through is a kicker. Hang tough!Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758737470750841665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-61262238587782487692011-11-18T05:33:47.867-08:002011-11-18T05:33:47.867-08:00Great post! Diligence is key in getting published...Great post! Diligence is key in getting published. :D You will find the right agent, Terri!Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-56261624279616445412011-11-17T10:32:55.737-08:002011-11-17T10:32:55.737-08:00Wonderful job, Terri! What an accomplishment to ha...Wonderful job, Terri! What an accomplishment to have six books written! I look forward to reading your most recent work in print! (That's my vote of confidence for you!) Have a wonderful week!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-12757341730852943442011-11-17T05:57:25.000-08:002011-11-17T05:57:25.000-08:00I wish I did, Terri, but you know me - I'm non...I wish I did, Terri, but you know me - I'm nonfiction. My book dream looks a little different than yours, but it's much the same. <br /><br />Anyway, I wish you all the best as you keep pursuing your dream. Keep me updated 'cause I'm pulling for you.Rhonda Schrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512423397478708632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-62628673716630375122011-11-16T08:34:44.885-08:002011-11-16T08:34:44.885-08:00I keep finding myself asking, "What is my sto...I keep finding myself asking, "What is my story?" I have so much inside, so many ideas and experiences and insights, I am unsure of where to begin. I've been blogging for almost 2 years and have always loved, loved, loved to write - I'm ready to start writing a story but I don't even know where to begin. Tips?Kristinhttp://www.kristinlately.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-91825564787242418342011-11-16T08:25:51.515-08:002011-11-16T08:25:51.515-08:00I think there's definitely something to be sai...I think there's definitely something to be said about writing from the heart and loving your story. If you start with that, all the other stuff can be worked out.Stacy Henriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03303383087338174942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-61872991086689182702011-11-16T07:48:27.982-08:002011-11-16T07:48:27.982-08:00Terri, I hope this is the one for you! Lifting you...Terri, I hope this is the one for you! Lifting you in prayer!<br /><br />I still think the very first novel I wrote has the strongest story in it. It's not written the best, but I love the story. I need to revisit it some day and bring the writing up to snuff.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-75553455410114424332011-11-16T04:21:25.886-08:002011-11-16T04:21:25.886-08:00terri, I am so impressed, twelve books! I have two...terri, I am so impressed, twelve books! I have two shelved, one I am revising. But I do better with creative non-fiction or personal narrative. I have more ideas than time.<br />Glad you are adjusting to your new church and town.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-17670802331728856362011-11-15T08:09:52.781-08:002011-11-15T08:09:52.781-08:00I have a trilogy dancing inside my head. I hope th...I have a trilogy dancing inside my head. I hope this will be The Story. I like your attitude a lot, Terri :)Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-1551541701406629582011-11-15T07:00:02.655-08:002011-11-15T07:00:02.655-08:00Since 2000 I've been dropping tit-bits in a fi...Since 2000 I've been dropping tit-bits in a file - my story. I don't know when it will be finished and I don't feel pressured to get it done in a hurry either. <br /><br />For now, I believe it is coming along as it should. <br /><br />I do believe though that my story will be completed one day - when the time is right.Cheryl Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06354159232369365269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-74068277440248063402011-11-15T05:00:10.783-08:002011-11-15T05:00:10.783-08:00I hear you Terri....boy do I hear you. And I love ...I hear you Terri....boy do I hear you. And I love your hang in there attitude..your drive to keep writing...to keep moving forward. I read about now famous people who queried so many publishers and then one day...poof...their dream became reality. Someone told me recently to enjoy the journey so keep writing and always enjoy the journey.Nikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-53927481173109444922011-11-15T04:57:19.894-08:002011-11-15T04:57:19.894-08:00So happy to hear you've finished your story. C...So happy to hear you've finished your story. Congratulations! I know you still have further to go, but this in itself is a great accomplishment. I hope you're giving yourself credit! <br /><br />There's a little something inside me that tugs at writing... Are you ever inclined to try to paint?Susan Rouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01811139850899265798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-5608825738222198362011-11-14T22:59:10.675-08:002011-11-14T22:59:10.675-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Rahul Bhatiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690287853990880735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-35868786643820304362011-11-14T22:59:05.113-08:002011-11-14T22:59:05.113-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Rahul Bhatiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690287853990880735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-72691644968789188032011-11-14T22:58:54.631-08:002011-11-14T22:58:54.631-08:00It looks like an interesting read!Best Wishes..It looks like an interesting read!Best Wishes..Rahul Bhatiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690287853990880735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-66683760327420510492011-11-14T19:43:26.510-08:002011-11-14T19:43:26.510-08:00Oh, Terri...truly I don't have to say much. Yo...Oh, Terri...truly I don't have to say much. Your words mirror mine! With the last several stories I've written, I've thought they were "the one". But, I will say that it helps if you love your story. Not just like it but really love it with a passion. Then it will be something you're proud of inside and out when the time finally does come that you get that representation and contract. I'm rooting for you on this story!Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-55316372516322934422011-11-14T17:02:34.402-08:002011-11-14T17:02:34.402-08:00I love a good book, but I tend towards non-fiction...I love a good book, but I tend towards non-fiction, like biographies, historical pieces, bible commentaries. I so admire those of you devoted to bringing characters to life.Kathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.com