tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post4187032669131492727..comments2024-02-13T08:31:03.541-08:00Comments on Terri Tiffany: Writing Stories You Remember: Inspirational Fiction--to preach or not to preachTerri Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-77164728985585996192014-11-22T09:10:29.292-08:002014-11-22T09:10:29.292-08:00Fiction is absolutely the worst form of writing to...Fiction is absolutely the worst form of writing to convey a "message." Leave that to preachers. Stories are never made better by preaching, but sermons are always made better when they tell a story. Hugh Cookhttp://www.hugh-cook.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-27545358182598178632014-10-23T09:52:07.410-07:002014-10-23T09:52:07.410-07:00In my non fiction self help books, i try to genera...In my non fiction self help books, i try to generalize god as your greater power or the creator so it leaves it open for others interpretation and not preaching my concept of God.Great Grandma Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791149428495689835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-65243889658210241612014-10-21T12:45:33.744-07:002014-10-21T12:45:33.744-07:00Hi Terri....Oh definitely, no preachy preachy stuf...Hi Terri....Oh definitely, no preachy preachy stuff. <br /><br />I think when we share from our hearts, it always works. <br /><br />Plus, God is really the one behind our writing anyway! Right? <br /><br />I think you are a terrific writer. SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-39770170765634179402014-10-20T17:40:43.368-07:002014-10-20T17:40:43.368-07:00Totally agree with you, Terri. Fantastic blog post...Totally agree with you, Terri. Fantastic blog post.Rita Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08588011563404981558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-82322676809491088622014-10-20T16:47:44.503-07:002014-10-20T16:47:44.503-07:00It takes real skill to write that kind of story. I...It takes real skill to write that kind of story. I've tried, but I always come across as too preachy. I'm looking forward to reading your book when it's released.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-89901732304779658972014-10-20T13:28:51.598-07:002014-10-20T13:28:51.598-07:00I agree with you. In my blog, I never preach or e...I agree with you. In my blog, I never preach or even overtly mention my faith. I very seldom use scriptures. At times, I struggle about my decision on this type of blog writing, but I believe for me this is the focus I will take for now. I may change my mind later, or I may start a new blog with a different emphasis. Some blogs plainly speak of faith without hitting one over the head with beliefs or scriptures. I find these blogs the most inspirational. I think this principal applies to fictional writing also. Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-24911255042238702432014-10-20T13:21:04.786-07:002014-10-20T13:21:04.786-07:00Agree. As a reader, I don't buy a novel to stu...Agree. As a reader, I don't buy a novel to study God. But I love seeing God work in people's lives--real or not! It's the testimonies that draw an unbeliever. Sharing our story beats an invitation to church any day. So it is in fiction.Lillian Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488638666900705015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-24374467797654349472014-10-20T07:08:53.687-07:002014-10-20T07:08:53.687-07:00I had a lady tell me once that she knew I was a Ch...I had a lady tell me once that she knew I was a Christian by how I lived. I think our characters can do the same thing by how they live, react, etc.Linda Glazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374683352435771715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-40372000200336899822014-10-20T07:08:47.269-07:002014-10-20T07:08:47.269-07:00I agree, we need to keep it real. I don't want...I agree, we need to keep it real. I don't want to be preached "at" in real life or when I am reading. There are better ways to express oneself through speaking and writing - be genuine, and not controlling. Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.com