tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post7203903525037306557..comments2024-02-13T08:31:03.541-08:00Comments on Terri Tiffany: Writing Stories You Remember: The Slower PlanTerri Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-85970037295787617492010-12-05T19:06:38.077-08:002010-12-05T19:06:38.077-08:00God's time is not our time, and the sooner we ...God's time is not our time, and the sooner we learn that, the better! I'm on a slow boat, sailing along freely at times, pausing to enjoy the view and gentle lull of the waves at others. Lovely post, Terri!Connie Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06264510809220669622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-66384229653146171002010-12-03T10:40:56.631-08:002010-12-03T10:40:56.631-08:00I'm thinking I like your two year plans! Maybe...I'm thinking I like your two year plans! Maybe I need to be reformed? <br /><br />Flexibility is something I have to work at.Cassandra Frearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16564236561567663914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-11908726223195631542010-12-01T17:26:08.207-08:002010-12-01T17:26:08.207-08:00No train; no sailing. Just drifting along as the w...No train; no sailing. Just drifting along as the wind carries. It's just too hard to do anything else, but I'm OK with the pace, both in my writing and in my life.<br /><br />I finished my book in March; it sits there on a shelf, mocking me. I think, perhaps, there are a few more chapters to be written, but it will have to wait until Spring or beyond. I must finish this season before refinement can occur. <br /><br />Love you friend. You're doing a good job living your life. I'll be in prayer about the job search.<br /><br />peace~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-87677015392202756112010-12-01T16:05:52.682-08:002010-12-01T16:05:52.682-08:00Terri, I love your writer's heart...and your s...Terri, I love your writer's heart...and your strong voice.<br /><br />So COOL that you'll be leading a conference.<br /><br />Blessings, dear one.<br />PattiPatti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-67549332360467562012010-12-01T16:03:00.678-08:002010-12-01T16:03:00.678-08:00Yes ma'am! How about having to downshift to su...Yes ma'am! How about having to downshift to super slow gear? I've had to take a leave of absence from my critique group because I can't juggle it with my children's schedules. I feel horrible about it but deep down inside I know I'll get back to it. Your post reminds me that it isn't all about me either. This writing gig definitely doesn't fit into the two year plan, does it? This is one of those posts that I need to print and tape in front of my desk! Thank you Terri!Clementinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745982305618408952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-61714616822621012822010-12-01T10:01:29.976-08:002010-12-01T10:01:29.976-08:00I like the slow route. It involves a lot less pres...I like the slow route. It involves a lot less pressure and the outcome is always better than rushing through just to finish a story! Glad to hear you are still at it, and enjoying the journey.Catherine Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16075571140881352399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-45424970434888581252010-12-01T05:50:15.644-08:002010-12-01T05:50:15.644-08:00I'm still at the depot!!!!! :)I'm still at the depot!!!!! :)Shirleyhttp://www.sketchesofacommonlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-56105574566873726432010-11-30T19:58:55.883-08:002010-11-30T19:58:55.883-08:00I used to have lots of plans too, but none of them...I used to have lots of plans too, but none of them really worked out. These days I'm like you... trying to take it slowly, and go with the flow :)WritingNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326756274887055685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-82784354198548157022010-11-30T19:10:05.749-08:002010-11-30T19:10:05.749-08:00Hi Terri -
I've also slowed down. I'm tak...Hi Terri -<br /><br />I've also slowed down. I'm taking more time with research, characters, and theme. <br /><br />A thought just struck me. The first paragraph sounds an awful lot like (gasp) plotting.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-58761725147388957792010-11-30T16:32:45.943-08:002010-11-30T16:32:45.943-08:00I'm so slow I'm barely moving. But that...I'm so slow I'm barely moving. But that's ok, my priorities had to change slightly... :O)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604687906788800639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-62185093938228096142010-11-30T13:22:21.470-08:002010-11-30T13:22:21.470-08:00I'm def. a wave sailer. :-) Enjoy the surf, gi...I'm def. a wave sailer. :-) Enjoy the surf, girl!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-82717736766596982702010-11-30T12:59:20.002-08:002010-11-30T12:59:20.002-08:00Like you, I pray for guidance, in my writing as I ...Like you, I pray for guidance, in my writing as I do with everything else in my life. But I know I have to do the legwork. Faith without works is dead! I know God can help, but I have to put forth the effort. I find that it's in the writing process that I get my "answers," as I revise and revise and revise!<br /><br />I can't set a schedule like you tried to do! It never works, which is why I don't do New Year's resolutions. I basically just commit myself to doing the best I can in the coming year!!!<br /><br />Thanks for a thought-provoking post!<br /><a href="http://annbest-jen.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"><i>Ann</i></a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-32144341854979660812010-11-30T12:14:30.984-08:002010-11-30T12:14:30.984-08:00So glad you made this decidion. It sounds like th...So glad you made this decidion. It sounds like the right plan for you.<br /><br />I'm difinately not on the fast train. A sailboat would be nice.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-29610404630586234782010-11-30T09:40:19.491-08:002010-11-30T09:40:19.491-08:00I love the wisdom here, and the reminder of who is...I love the wisdom here, and the reminder of who is in charge that I really needed to hear today. I'm on a sailboat, but looking longingly at shore for the sleek speed of the train. :-)Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-70740698631293963832010-11-30T08:54:54.167-08:002010-11-30T08:54:54.167-08:00Yes, slow is better for me too.Yes, slow is better for me too.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-34368869454424581642010-11-30T08:52:53.317-08:002010-11-30T08:52:53.317-08:00Thanks for sharing your heart, as always. We must ...Thanks for sharing your heart, as always. We must be twins separated at birth, only I think you're younger than me! Oops. <br /><br />I'm a great planner, which helps when it's thawing meat for supper or the budget, but my life? I can't do life without major wisdom from above, and that usually means slowing down, like you. <br /><br />Love<br />JenJeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-54404906420317432902010-11-30T07:36:39.118-08:002010-11-30T07:36:39.118-08:00Terri, Erin beat me to the mention of Rachelle'...Terri, Erin beat me to the mention of Rachelle's blog. :-) I think it's great that you're slowing down and letting it simmer. I have a feeling that as you get more experienced, your process may speed up a little. That has happened to me, but I still need stewing time to put a story together properly.Rosslyn Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304732306399786236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-67200047179268715092010-11-30T07:16:33.964-08:002010-11-30T07:16:33.964-08:00Hi Terri- This is just like Rachelle's blog t...Hi Terri- This is just like Rachelle's blog today... everybody has a different "plan" that works for them. I tend to fast-track things but I can see how that's sometimes not the right thing either. And, right now my sister is struggling to get pregnant and we're all struggling to justify our expectations with God's will. This is a great post.Erin MacPhersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11665098986271579372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-39717741245607372912010-11-30T06:56:43.900-08:002010-11-30T06:56:43.900-08:00God's talking to me right now, even though I&#...God's talking to me right now, even though I'm not a novelist, about being still and waiting on Him. I guess that would mean I'm not on a fast track. Just trying to listen, be obedient, and wait on Him. I'm confident that He is guiding my feet.Rhonda Schrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512423397478708632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-2598056975625683802010-11-30T05:57:44.849-08:002010-11-30T05:57:44.849-08:00I wish I were a fast writer, but I'm just not ...I wish I were a fast writer, but I'm just not - I definitely take the scenic route. :)Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-42000841155407351722010-11-30T05:49:42.066-08:002010-11-30T05:49:42.066-08:00Sailing the waves! Doing too many things and sprea...Sailing the waves! Doing too many things and spread too thin to set a firm plan like that. But I'm trying to whittle down and adjust.<br /><br />But I'm impressed ... college in only two years! Very good. I have a daughter graduating college with a teaching degree next month. Did it in 3 1/2 years.<br /><br />wbWarren Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956713921509659993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-8860758863280616202010-11-30T04:11:18.381-08:002010-11-30T04:11:18.381-08:00I am a go-with-the-flow type writer, as I'm su...I am a go-with-the-flow type writer, as I'm sure you've heard me complain about. I can only write when I can write. If I force it, it's a waste of time and lessons the quality of my work. I have wished to be different many times. It hasn't happened yet.jdsanchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04658357606303732115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-51023495174307461592010-11-30T03:14:02.232-08:002010-11-30T03:14:02.232-08:00Terri, fast writing is not for me. The more time I...Terri, fast writing is not for me. The more time I take to write, better ideas pop into my head. I prefer the slow route.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-57553064145384215072010-11-30T02:51:28.000-08:002010-11-30T02:51:28.000-08:00Missed my train on purpose to sail on the waves!!!...Missed my train on purpose to sail on the waves!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-87364137883121492922010-11-29T19:28:47.391-08:002010-11-29T19:28:47.391-08:00It goes either way for me. This one right now is d...It goes either way for me. This one right now is definitely slow.Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.com