by Cindy Ervin Huff | Apr 5, 2018 | Uncategorized, Writer's musings, Writer's tips, Writing challenge
I love those perfect writing days. The ones where I can check every item off my writing to-do list and my heart swells with satisfaction at a job well-done. But those are few and far between. I know my limits Most weeks I need to decide what I can get done based on...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Apr 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
Today Pegg will be sharing the final segment on writing a stellar novel. One that leaves the writer satisfied and anxious to read more of your work. In part one she shared what you can and can’t put in a novella. In part two she explains how to sprinkle history...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 28, 2018 | Uncategorized, Writing craft, writing tips
By Trina Bresser Mautos Writing a good Bible study can be a daunting task. Thinking through the following topics and answering their associated questions lays a solid foundation for a meaningful study. Audience For any audience, it is imperative to know whom...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 27, 2018 | Novella writing, Uncategorized
Peg Thomas is back today to continue her tips for novella writing. Last week she talked about word count and having a complete story. There is a link at the bottom for part one if you missed it. Timeline Another simplification is the timeline. Where a novel may span a...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 22, 2018 | Author Interview, Uncategorized
Shellie Arnold has graciously agreed to visit me again. Her books always speak to my heart on some level. Welcome, girlfriend. Hi Cindy. Great to be back here. Let’s start with a question I love to ask. When did you realize your calling to create words on paper...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 20, 2018 | Novella writing, Uncategorized, writer's tip
Have you ever read a novella that felt like the story stopped with the word count? All of a sudden your at the last page and you felt cheated. Today I welcome Pegg Thomas, editor, author, Managing editor of Smitten an imprint of LPC to share the formula for writing a...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 15, 2018 | Book Celebration, Uncategorized
Today marks the first birthday of my debut novel Secrets & Charades. She had a long gestation period. Twelve years from concept to publication. Ten years in the writer’s womb doing rewrites, submitting proposals and receiving about 20 rejects. (The exact number...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 13, 2018 | Conference Tips, Uncategorized
Over the years I’ve attended a lot of conferences. And I’ve decide to share my secret for getting notice by the right people. You may be disappointed. Because my secret is not a fast food design but rather a slow cooker approach. Volunteer to help. Some conferences...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 8, 2018 | Book Recommendations, Book Review, Uncategorized
If you’ve been following this blog for a while you all know I am a verocious reader. As such I am on occasion given an ARC copy and asked to post a review. I am happy to do it. Recently I reviewed two new releases and Michelle Shocklee and Jennifer Lemont Leo are now...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 6, 2018 | Author Interview, Uncategorized, writer's tip, Writing craft
Today I welcome Gail Kittleson. She writes wonderful depression era and WW II novels. Her series Women of the Heartland is full of suspense and heart. I asked her to come today and share how she wrote a series where each story can stand on it’s own. Whether you...
