tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post3493421662035455890..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: The Fresh and the FamiliarJeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-76350058304870273442013-08-14T07:13:33.940+10:002013-08-14T07:13:33.940+10:00Enjoyed this post and have enjoyed Nola's poet...Enjoyed this post and have enjoyed Nola's poetry which I have encountered in a couple of anthologies. That fresh look is what makes a difference.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-10506296254499755772013-08-08T06:35:21.544+10:002013-08-08T06:35:21.544+10:00Thanks for your encouragement Di. Yes, reading wo...Thanks for your encouragement Di. Yes, reading work aloud is a great idea. I do that especially for poetry and dialogue - it becomes so clear which lines work or don't work. My hubby also critiques my work, and he's especially good at picking up things that don't work well in devotions. I find it's easy to make a point that's a bit too obvious rather than a bit more thought-provoking, so it's always good to have another pair of eyes. Thanks for your input. Blessings.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-60672917841138977492013-08-07T21:38:45.454+10:002013-08-07T21:38:45.454+10:00Hi Nola
Thanks for your post....I love your writin...Hi Nola<br />Thanks for your post....I love your writing style, I feel like you are chatting to me :-)<br />Some of my first pieces of writing were lovingly critiqued by my husband and he called me the Queen of cliche' ....didn't go down too well at the time....but now I am thankful!<br />It is amazing how everything I write sounds good to me (funny about that), then reading it out aloud can even give fresh perspective to how best to edit some of the words.<br />Thanks again for sharing with us <br />X DiDi Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288915294738813579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-50516829539914758332013-08-07T16:45:39.632+10:002013-08-07T16:45:39.632+10:00Thanks for that Paula. Yes, it can be a fine line...Thanks for that Paula. Yes, it can be a fine line sometimes. I suppose the trick is to work out how to make something interesting even when using a tried and true method. We know the hero and heroine are going to end up together in a romance novel and we wouldn't want it any other way. But there are 1000s of ways to make the journey from A to B different. Mmm ... just need to think of one of those ideas right now ;) Blessings.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-83097093010219714842013-08-07T16:34:02.071+10:002013-08-07T16:34:02.071+10:00Hi Nola,
Thanks for this reminder to pursue freshn...Hi Nola,<br />Thanks for this reminder to pursue freshness in our work. We have to go with our instinct, don't we? There's a fine line between being encouraged to stick to what has been proven over and over again to work, and to go with something new and different. I think we know deep inside when to go with a new idea.<br />Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-66315868670585783202013-08-07T13:57:25.676+10:002013-08-07T13:57:25.676+10:00Thanks Margaret. That verse really leapt out at m...Thanks Margaret. That verse really leapt out at me a few weeks ago. It's a constant challenge, but worth the effort. Hope I get to see one of your slideshow talks one day. Blessings.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-41881300553440541662013-08-07T13:55:53.036+10:002013-08-07T13:55:53.036+10:00Thanks Anusha. I think you're really great at...Thanks Anusha. I think you're really great at injecting freshness in your blog. It's something we have to think about constantly, but the rewards are worth it. Blessings.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-81001885277308053582013-08-07T12:40:54.328+10:002013-08-07T12:40:54.328+10:00Hi Nola. Having read a few of your poems, I know e...Hi Nola. Having read a few of your poems, I know exactly what you are talking about. I really liked the unexpected in your work. It's the Matt. 13 verse that jumped out at me today, and I am grateful you pointed it out. Your post has made me realise that I have actually been using these principles in my slideshow talks - without conscious intention. So now I know what makes them work so well - haha. Thank you! Margaret Lepkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147233663724759684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-46424990817452774722013-08-07T12:29:33.315+10:002013-08-07T12:29:33.315+10:00That was a very informative and original post Nola...That was a very informative and original post Nola. Thank you for those thoughts. I loved the last one best - but of course we need the others too don't we? Thanks for the challenge - to inject our writing with freshness. It is so needed and a great reminder. Well done for getting that poem published .<br /><br />Keep writing!<br />Anusha :)Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-36773746731227765722013-08-07T10:42:18.924+10:002013-08-07T10:42:18.924+10:00Hi Rita - that sounds like an interesting way to w...Hi Rita - that sounds like an interesting way to write poetry too. I've just gone to your web site and listened to a couple of snippets of your songs. Lovely. God bless.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-67723402207217668862013-08-07T10:22:24.661+10:002013-08-07T10:22:24.661+10:00How true, Nola. Because of Solomon's wisdom in...How true, Nola. Because of Solomon's wisdom in reminding us there's "nothing new under the sun", we do have to dig, and we and our stories/poems/articles are better for it.<br /><br />My poetry comes with the music for my songs. As I write them I hear the melody. But even though my CD title is unoriginal..."something old Something New" it's true!Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-17709371068013648512013-08-07T09:14:42.399+10:002013-08-07T09:14:42.399+10:00Thanks for your encouragement Penny.Thanks for your encouragement Penny.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-38888548198826289472013-08-07T09:09:40.036+10:002013-08-07T09:09:40.036+10:00A lovely, refreshing and practical post. Thanks No...A lovely, refreshing and practical post. Thanks Nola!<br />Penny Reevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17673959533876970193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-70894683993647825802013-08-07T08:35:58.922+10:002013-08-07T08:35:58.922+10:00Thanks Jo. When I came across that verse recently...Thanks Jo. When I came across that verse recently, it just seemed to leap out at me as something writers should do. I think it also applies well to sermons. Sometimes when I hear that a sermon is going to be on something familiar (like the parable of the sower or the prodigal son), by first thought is often "Oh no, not this again" - not very spiritual, I know. But good preachers seem to have the gift of being able to bring fresh insights out of the familiar and I've been pleasantly surprised by that a number of times. Something to aspire to. Thanks for your encouragement Jo.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-21042830217292002132013-08-07T08:27:38.976+10:002013-08-07T08:27:38.976+10:00Thanks, Nola--really thoughtful, practical post. I...Thanks, Nola--really thoughtful, practical post. I particularly love how you quoted Matthew 13 re new and old treasures and applied it to writing. Will have to remember that!Jo-Anne Berthelsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775045057529728396noreply@blogger.com