tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post3604367072547229506..comments2024-02-13T08:31:03.541-08:00Comments on Terri Tiffany: Writing Stories You Remember: My Inner ThoughtsTerri Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-34779718395360038442009-06-14T09:31:30.538-07:002009-06-14T09:31:30.538-07:00If a writer convinces her audience, she can do jus...If a writer convinces her audience, she can do just about anything - know the rules so you can break them in a convincing way -- once you "know the rules" it's fun to manipulate....<br /><br />have fun with your writing, be sincere, be true, be fearless....Kathryn Magendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863595228298349863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-9628116314701706242009-06-14T08:27:54.055-07:002009-06-14T08:27:54.055-07:00Terri, I always enjoy my visits to your site.
Hav...Terri, I always enjoy my visits to your site.<br /><br />Have to agree totally with you about the importance of reading books on writing.<br /><br />I find reading such books more than once helpful, because I've found, as I grow and develop, the information someone shares suddenly becomes clearer and more meaningful each time I read it. It's like the "Aha" light bulb turns on.<br /><br />To me, the first time we hear a new idea that's when the 'seed' of change is planted. Then comes the germination, seedling, and maturing growth stages. Every time we read and re-read we're watering our seeds.<br /><br />And then one day, we think, wow, how come I never saw that before? That's because our seedlings grew up.<br /><br />Can I share a few of my most favourite writing books so far:<br /><br />The Right to Write<br />by Julia Cameron<br /><br />If You Want to Write<br />by Brenda Ueland<br /><br />Write it Down, Make It Happen<br />by Henriette Anne Klauser<br /><br />Bird by Bird, Some Instructions on Writing and Life<br />by Anne Lamott<br /><br />A Writer's Workbook<br />by Caroline Sharp<br /><br /><br />And... May I share the two books I just found at the library. I'm still reading them, but I'm enjoying them, so they may get added to the list of favourites too!<br /><br />The Writer's Home Companion, An Anthology of the World's Best Writing Advice, from Keats to Kunitz<br />Edited by Joan Bolker<br /><br />Reading Like a Writer, A Guide for People Who Love Books and For Those Who Want to Write Them<br />by Francine Prose<br /><br />There's my two cents worth for the day. Cheers to you, Terri. Happy writing!Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-47677096854229915342009-06-14T06:25:24.533-07:002009-06-14T06:25:24.533-07:00OK, so now you may have to write a book that compi...OK, so now you may have to write a book that compiles the best-of-the-best of all those books you've read. One stop wisdom for writing!Kathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-6174047453234405732009-06-14T04:09:10.059-07:002009-06-14T04:09:10.059-07:00Your tips are great. Your own honesty in your writ...Your tips are great. Your own honesty in your writing journey is awesome. SarahNikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-6291078760254294322009-06-13T05:03:26.104-07:002009-06-13T05:03:26.104-07:00I find that trends seem to change so much in writi...I find that trends seem to change so much in writing. Everyone says not to use -ly words or -ing words but I see them in popular books. The same applies to italics. Where do you think so many got the idea to use them? Other popular books. One other rule that has changed in some circles is whether or not to allow two spaces after each sentence. The reason it used to be done is because of the spacing used by old typewriters. Now that we have electronic font, some feel it's not necessary. Trends change faster than we can change our socks. With this in mind, how do we know which trends to follow? (Just a thought-not italicized, LOL.) I'm guessing I will have to rely on my editor for that.BeckyJoiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148874214990884785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-44750586659701003792009-06-12T20:58:14.304-07:002009-06-12T20:58:14.304-07:00Hi Terri, just stopping by to say keep the good wo...Hi Terri, just stopping by to say keep the good work up. Doing a great job.<br /><br /><br />Blessings,<br />VickieVickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11990438534676100647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-91549473303939637822009-06-12T19:50:57.800-07:002009-06-12T19:50:57.800-07:00I read that too and am still confused. It doesnt s...I read that too and am still confused. It doesnt seem right to write them in 3rd. It's harder and I think the reader would rather have it distinguished, but Im no editor. Thank goodness I am learning this before my MS is finished. Just have to go back through 10 chapters and fix it! Oh well, I may just leave them too.Jan Clinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16617976979678082323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-20308287153336396072009-06-12T16:37:25.541-07:002009-06-12T16:37:25.541-07:00I think that is great advice. Using too many ital...I think that is great advice. Using too many italics is easy to do. I know I get carried away with them sometimes and have to come back and re-write. I have read books, though, that do italicize thoughts, so I guess it just depends on the editor.Mary L. Briggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18295245391337869803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-4467273616632081622009-06-12T14:47:39.160-07:002009-06-12T14:47:39.160-07:00I was surprised about all the rules I came across ...I was surprised about all the rules I came across in the little course I took. I thought I could just write and it would all be good. NOT! Oh well...live and learn. =)Carmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-48206379862751402362009-06-12T14:34:11.790-07:002009-06-12T14:34:11.790-07:00I've been warned not to spend too much time re...I've been warned not to spend too much time reading a ton of "how-to" books. Of course it never hurts to keep learning and working on our skills...but I've heard several editors mention reading current pubbed books within the line or pub you are targeting. Break them down and pay attention to the structure they use.Chelle Sandellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03813658527826989105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-61530719497466321562009-06-12T13:10:26.785-07:002009-06-12T13:10:26.785-07:00We spent so much time in one of my writing classes...We spent so much time in one of my writing classes on thoughts and italics and I still have trouble with them.<br />I think I need to go get that book!Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03925811510913201292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-28761328839825255092009-06-12T09:57:11.403-07:002009-06-12T09:57:11.403-07:00It's a constant learning process, I think. Som...It's a constant learning process, I think. Sometimes it's rather daunting!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-72121588095691285762009-06-12T09:00:50.505-07:002009-06-12T09:00:50.505-07:00You're right, fiction writing IS hard! I am gl...You're right, fiction writing IS hard! I am glad you shared this post because I've been thinking about this a lot with my manuscript. On the one I'm revising, I do a bit of both. First person italics and third person thoughts but I never knew which was preferred. This helps, thanks!Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-92012272125965310782009-06-12T07:48:36.617-07:002009-06-12T07:48:36.617-07:00Thank you for your continued tips for writing.
Bl...Thank you for your continued tips for writing. <br />Blessings on your journey, andreaAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03082891172963869545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-46646859895070077842009-06-12T07:45:02.412-07:002009-06-12T07:45:02.412-07:00It's so very confusing. I read all the time o...It's so very confusing. I read all the time on the craft of writing. But sometimes I find that books contradict each other. Oh well, I just keep reading on. Eventually we'll all figure it out...lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-3808019137763937422009-06-12T07:43:12.086-07:002009-06-12T07:43:12.086-07:00Hi Terri -
Italics still confuse me. Teachers wag...Hi Terri -<br /><br />Italics still confuse me. Teachers waggle their pointer finger and say, "No, no, no," but I come across them in books all the time.<br /><br />To italic or not to italic: that is the question.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-8172599028783162602009-06-12T07:00:18.202-07:002009-06-12T07:00:18.202-07:00Interesting. I'm reading "Redeemed" ...Interesting. I'm reading "Redeemed" by Heather King and she uses italics galore. She's expressive and to me all the extras are part of it.<br /><br />I tend to write (even e-mails) with lots of doo-dads like italics, parenthesis (did I spell that right? there needs to be spell check in the comments section. LOL) as well. I guess I'm an animated communicator.<br /><br />At any rate, I'm grateful for all the helpful books out there, as well. (And the good blogs! *wink*)Julie Gillieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043208077641628180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-49106598222966974412009-06-12T06:46:05.244-07:002009-06-12T06:46:05.244-07:00So true! I'm definitely planning to read a few...So true! I'm definitely planning to read a few more craft books before starting my next book. We always have something new we need to learn or just need to be reminded!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-5923397386426073062009-06-12T06:43:09.322-07:002009-06-12T06:43:09.322-07:00Was the word 'write' instead of 'right...Was the word 'write' instead of 'right' a spot the deliberate mistake in the 6th paragraph? (Had to find a way to put in some ''s in this!)Jinksyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01686101468214361004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-508293536467430112009-06-12T06:11:31.505-07:002009-06-12T06:11:31.505-07:00Hi Terri,
Great insight. Must admit I'm a lit...Hi Terri,<br /><br />Great insight. Must admit I'm a little ??? by last comment.<br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-64970714922631095312009-06-12T06:06:47.614-07:002009-06-12T06:06:47.614-07:00I think you need a better critique group, frankly....I think you need a better critique group, frankly.Kristen Painterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07984459504977637298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-10443171966091351152009-06-12T06:06:09.766-07:002009-06-12T06:06:09.766-07:00I can see that I need to get some books on writing...I can see that I need to get some books on writing for beginners. My head is always full of ideas but I usually have a hard time getting them down on paper. There is a missing link there somewhere.Greg Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01925817439493420666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-35977854235773364742009-06-12T05:55:19.826-07:002009-06-12T05:55:19.826-07:00thanks for a good reminder. I use too many italics...thanks for a good reminder. I use too many italics.Great Grandma Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791149428495689835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-4310075906077480072009-06-12T05:40:21.819-07:002009-06-12T05:40:21.819-07:00Have you read Maass' Writing the Breakout Nove...Have you read Maass' Writing the Breakout Novel book & workbook yet? [Warning: Will cause lots of extra work to be done on the ms.] :)Angie Ledbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407006980893727627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-37281910232125657882009-06-12T05:29:01.556-07:002009-06-12T05:29:01.556-07:00Hi, Terri:
I love italics--but minimally used. In...Hi, Terri:<br /><br />I love italics--but minimally used. In all the LI's I read, there is minimal italics. The author chooses carefully which thoughts to highlight with italics, though. And never ever is there an attribution added on like, "he thought", that's understood from the italics.<br /><br />Silent prayers are often italicized for emphasis, but they're kept really short.<br /><br />Self-Editing is a great book. It's one of the top writer's guide books that I have. And I have many, many! I'd study the books currently most like yours to get a feel for what the publishers are accepting and printing and use that as a guide along with all the writing-guide-book rules so as not to get too rule-driven.<br /><br />That's my two cents worth, Terri. I could be totall wrong, though.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.com