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 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...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Aug 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
I wanted to share a few words of encouragement I gleaned from a video someone shared on Facebook. An Admiral and former navy seal was speaking at a commencement. I don’t recall his name, but his words resonated with me as a writer. He made some points that wrapped...
