by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jun 8, 2017 | Author Interview, Uncategorized
Letitia Suk and I meant at my first Write to Publish Conference a decade ago. She has been acting chaplain for the event and her red hat has become the trademark. Need prayer look for the red hat. Tish is also in charge of the Paul and Timothy program which connects...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jun 6, 2017 | Author Interview, Uncategorized
Today I welcome Sandra Ardoin recent Grace Award winner for her book A Reluctant Melody. Congratulations, Sandy. Tell my readers a little about your writing journey. Thanks so much for letting me share a bit about myself and my writing with your readers, Cindy! I...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jun 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
I find self-editing daunting. It’s so much easier to catch others’ errors than your own. But editors always want a polished manuscript. That is not the same as perfect. Polished means common amateur errors are few. I’ve invested in a tool for self-editing I love....
by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 30, 2017 | Author Interview, Uncategorized
Today I welcome another author Jenifer Jennings. My questions are the same as I asked Gail last week her answers are quite different. Although she is not a jubilee writer we do share our love for Word Weavers. A critique group that dramatically effected my writing....
by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 25, 2017 | Author Interview, Uncategorized
Today I welcome Gail Kittleson to Jubilee Writer. I love hearing how other novelists got there start. Especially those who are in their jubilee years like me. Let’s get started. Tell my readers a little about your writing journey. To be honest, uphill and...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 23, 2017 | Uncategorized, writing tips
I last posted a how-to article on submitting book reviews on Amazon. Today I thought I’d do a refresher on the concept of a review—specifically reviews on Amazon and other book sale sites. In these reviews, don’t think you must retell the story. The book ad has...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 18, 2017 | Uncategorized, writer's tip
As a new author I often asked those who purchase my novel to please post a review on Amazon. Many will say I don’t know how. And if they are like me they need a visual. This post is for all of us who need very specific instruction to complete a task. In this case post...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 16, 2017 | Conference Story, Uncategorized
Today, Roger E. Bruner is sharing his conference story. I love the fact it took him years but he stayed faithful to his goal of attending annually and the blessings that followed. When I first started writing novels, I didn’t question whether conferences were...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 11, 2017 | Conference Story, Conference Tips, Uncategorized
Today I’m sharing another conference story. A male conference attendee. Male writer’s do attend conferences but they are in the minority. I hope you find Timothy Fountain’s story as inspiring as I did. Marlene Bagnull’s Greater Philadelphia Christian...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 9, 2017 | Author Interview, Uncategorized
Today I’m excited to welcome Catherine Ulrich Brakefield to Jubilee Writer. She has a new novel I had the opportunity to preview. Swept into Destiny is a wonderful Civil War era novel. It releases May 16th. I loved the Irish immigrant hero Ben so much because of my...