by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jul 30, 2019 | Uncategorized, Writer's tips
How often have you heard of someone who knew someone who signed a book contract at a conference for their debut novel. They walked into the conference, pitched a story and signed on the dotted-line. It has happened,its rare, And I don’t recommend it unless… you and...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jun 25, 2019 | Uncategorized, Writer's tips, writing tips
Writing is a business not just art. Success hinges on more than your well-written words. Unless we view it as a business and dig in to learn how to run it, then our words will always be a hobby and few people will see them. That was the theme of many of the classes...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 26, 2019 | Author Interview, Writer's tips
By Donna Schlacter Leeann, my alter ego, and I were chatting the other day. She wanted to know why I created her. “I was writing and hoping to publish in two different genres: historical suspense and contemporary suspense. I didn’t want to confuse my...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 5, 2019 | Uncategorized, Writer's tips, Writer's' rights
By Dr. Martin Wiles My rights have been returned! Wait a minute. The rights for two books I signed over to the publishing company. The rights they accepted. Now, they were returning them. What exactly did that mean? That my two books would no longer be...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Nov 20, 2018 | Author Interview, Historical tidbits, Uncategorized, Writer's tips
Illinois is having it’s first significant snowfall. This is a great time to cozy up with a good book. If you’ve never read a novella collection this is the perfect time to do it. Each story can be read in a matter of hours. It’s the ideal companion...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Aug 21, 2018 | Uncategorized, Writer's tips, writing tips
The right setting can turn backstory into revelation. Where things are brought to light is as important as what is shared. As in real life the right setting can draw out truths. Some people think best when they are walking along their favorite path. A...
