by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jul 21, 2016 | Cover Design, Uncategorized, writer's tip
Creating a cover design is a fascinating process. My publisher provided a questionnaire for me to fill out. It gives the artist clues into my story world. Up until this point I had no idea what I wanted. The questions help get the creative juices flowing. The first...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 16, 2016 | Uncategorized, writer's tip, Writing craft
I rediscovered a wonderful way to relax and destress. A way to get the juices flowing again in the creative side of my brain. I’d seen adult coloring books while Christmas shopping. Adult is probably not the best word to connect with coloring books—but I digress. I...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Dec 29, 2015 | Uncategorized, writer's tip, Writing Reflections
This year rather than making resolutions I decided to make two goal lists. (Those who know me know I strive on lists. J) I hope they will help me achieve two simple goals. Write more and increase the number of published words I produce this year. In theory the lists...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Nov 26, 2015 | Uncategorized, writer's tip, Writing Reflections
Things can get pretty discouraging as a writer. And when Thanksgiving rolls, especially for those of you doing NaNoWriMo, it can feel pretty thankless. Lots of hours of writing may not bring about the financial reward we hoped. The deer in the headlight look we get...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jun 29, 2015 | writer's tip
On our writing journey there’s always new things to learn. Writing jargon, one of them, can be confusing. Mastering this terminology makes us a professional. Yes, a professional. You know, the self-help gurus always say: “Dress for the job you want not for the job you...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 11, 2015 | magazine, Review, writer's tip
Often I am asked what I would recommend for writers to help them with their craft. I have a book list I give out. Today, however, I am going to share with you a magazine I love. When it arrives, I devour it cover to cover. Christian Communicator is my magazine of...
