by Cindy Ervin Huff | Oct 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
If you recall I mentioned in my Ten Points to Consider Before signing a Book Contract that I read books from the publishing house before signing. Today I’d like to introduce you to the rest of the novels in the Smitten Imprint that share space my novel...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Oct 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
I’m preparing to write my fourth novel. Before digging in I like to read blogs and craft books to refresh me. This post is one of those. I’m sharing this great fine with my readers. Linda always has practical things to encourage her followers. Hope you...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Oct 19, 2017 | Marketing tips
I attended my first author event at a public library last Saturday as an author. I’ve attended them as a reader before and always enjoyed them. This one not so much. It was in a neighboring town. When I signed up I didn’t realize that the time an author could display...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Oct 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
Last week I shared the first half. Click here if you missed it. Today we will finish the second half. A brief recap. Before signing a book contract there are ten things I like to do before I sign. The first five points which you can review from the previous...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Oct 12, 2017 | Uncategorized, Writer's tips
You’ve worked hard and now a contract offer looms before you. The first book contract is the most exciting. So much so you might even sign it for free. But please, don’t. I’ve signed two so far and I did my research first. Both contracts were with reputable...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Oct 10, 2017 | Author Interview, Uncategorized
This is a longer than normal post for me. But it’s well-worth the time to read. Today is the release date for Australian author Tamar Sloan’s YA novel Make it Count. YA readers are going to want to add this novel to their must-read list. Welcome to Jubilee Writer,...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Oct 3, 2017 | Uncategorized, Writing craft, writing tips
I’m done. I finished my proposal for the sequel to my Historical Romance Secrets & Charades. This is the fourth book I’ve written a proposal for, but probably the twentieth proposal I’ve completed. Every publisher has specific things they want to see in a...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Sep 19, 2017 | writing tips
Recently, I told a fellow-writer after reading his Facebook posts, “So, is your goal to sell books?” Every post he hoped would create discussion turned toward an undesirable direction. He is learning what all authors struggle with on social media. What can they post...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Sep 7, 2017 | Uncategorized, writing tips
This past Sunday was my daughter’s wedding. And as I mentioned in my last post, I would be laying my pen aside, but my mind would still be doing writerly things. Reflecting on the wedding, I found the day was a great analogy for story arc. Each part of the wedding and...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Aug 31, 2017 | Uncategorized, writing tips
This Sunday, my daughter Pam is marrying her soulmate, Jon. All the final pieces of the planning are falling into place. This is a time when I will lay aside all my writing responsibilities and enjoy the weekend. I am always encouraging readers of this blog to write...
