tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405728521414052211.post4128428052319534642..comments2024-01-11T00:58:01.513-08:00Comments on Dina Sleiman ~ Stories of Passion and Grace: Getting It Out Into the World - Writing Class Series Week 8Dina Sleimanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405728521414052211.post-41275452387023745402011-03-30T18:00:32.509-07:002011-03-30T18:00:32.509-07:00This is a worthy truth and a great balm to the pai...This is a worthy truth and a great balm to the pain of editing. I now understand that I am creating a rich cavern to be mined for its treasures later on. Both the creating and the mining are thrilling, mind-blowing adventures.Henrietta Frankenseenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405728521414052211.post-7652310338274365422011-03-29T05:42:18.457-07:002011-03-29T05:42:18.457-07:00I'm going to post this for Henrietta and every...I'm going to post this for Henrietta and everyone else as she wraps up her course. <br /><br />One of the biggest things that I've learned since writing this series, is that often our first draft really isn't the book itself. It's the material for the book. Just keep crafting and shaping and don't get too set on one format. Allow God to help you in the process of taking that lump of clay and turning it into a treasure.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405728521414052211.post-13168555490938151682011-03-28T19:30:53.823-07:002011-03-28T19:30:53.823-07:00As I said on Novel Matters today, I am in no hurry...As I said on Novel Matters today, I am in no hurry. As long as I am obedient to the Holy Spirit's inspiration and honing my skill I am confident that God will bring an audience in one form or another.<br />Thank you for writing this course. It is very informative and your personal touch is delightful and a great blessing - Relationship makes the world go round.Henrietta Frankenseenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405728521414052211.post-24294908094359030692010-08-26T07:58:48.911-07:002010-08-26T07:58:48.911-07:00You could go ahead and send as-is, and I can make ...You could go ahead and send as-is, and I can make a few notes on that topic as I read. I think David just wants something else to read, LOL.Roseanna Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245767775900250399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405728521414052211.post-87731834263862374002010-08-26T07:55:19.449-07:002010-08-26T07:55:19.449-07:00Cool. I was kind of waiting to hear if you were re...Cool. I was kind of waiting to hear if you were ready for it. I just read a book called Writing Creative Non-fiction. There's just one area I think I could strengthen, which is doing proper characterization for myself. Ha ha. A bit awkward, but the point is people will want to be able to picture me and where I am more than I probably gave them. I can either do that first, or go ahead and send it to you with the understanding that I plan to make some tweaks in that area. In fact, maybe you guys could spot those places more easily than I could.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405728521414052211.post-45511733350267343452010-08-26T07:34:36.868-07:002010-08-26T07:34:36.868-07:00LOL on your surprises--especially the question mar...LOL on your surprises--especially the question marks. Perhaps you just like the aesthetic quality of that lovely curve? ;-)<br /><br />David asked when you were going to submit your non-fic. He's looking forward to it. =) We're waiting to hear back from the rest of our committee on Dandelion but should get back to you soon.Roseanna Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245767775900250399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405728521414052211.post-80669477552351413002010-08-26T07:30:47.605-07:002010-08-26T07:30:47.605-07:00Thanks, Roseanna. I appreciated your input. I don&...Thanks, Roseanna. I appreciated your input. I don't even have to ask if you've been doing your homework since I critiqued the second half of your book during the class time :) I just got back the printed versions of Dance From Deep Within that I handed out to friends and family, and will be sending the final version for you to proofread soon. Biggest surprises: 1) I don't know how to spell loose/lose - caught by my fifteen-year-old daughter about ten times. 2) I'm question mark happy and sometimes use them when there is no question even in the general vicinity of the sentence.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405728521414052211.post-63871738469315782472010-08-26T07:07:19.329-07:002010-08-26T07:07:19.329-07:00This was a great series, Dina! I enjoyed getting y...This was a great series, Dina! I enjoyed getting your perspective on our business of choice. =)Roseanna Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245767775900250399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405728521414052211.post-47345936100111836162010-08-26T06:54:33.710-07:002010-08-26T06:54:33.710-07:00Louise, I'm excited about what God is going to...Louise, I'm excited about what God is going to do with your writing as well. I'm glad this class was "writing therapy" for you and helped you overcome some of your fears. You have incredible creative talent. Many blessings.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405728521414052211.post-49641049272126426662010-08-26T06:53:01.842-07:002010-08-26T06:53:01.842-07:00Thanks, Joy. I guess you must be a true writer at ...Thanks, Joy. I guess you must be a true writer at heart if that didn't scare you away :) After the live class at my church last night, I actually added more to the post in response to some of their questions. You might want to take another peek.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405728521414052211.post-40569545320604914162010-08-25T15:05:05.992-07:002010-08-25T15:05:05.992-07:00Really great and have enjoyed this class and am re...Really great and have enjoyed this class and am ready to see where God takes the book that I am writing in stages and look back at the finished product one day going this is what Dina was talking about. I wish everyone the very best with there writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405728521414052211.post-79875367568793011242010-08-25T13:05:17.164-07:002010-08-25T13:05:17.164-07:00Really Inspiring Blog!!
With All Best Wishes....Really Inspiring Blog!!<br />With All Best Wishes....Joy Palakkalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07892301233494206623noreply@blogger.com