by Cindy Ervin Huff | Dec 15, 2016 | Uncategorized, Writer's tips
As a gift to my readers and in keeping with the Holiday Season I thought I’d repost an article I wrote for examiner.com a few years ago about my family’s favorite homemade Christmas treat. Traditional treats are part of every Christmas celebration around the world....
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Aug 2, 2016 | Cover Design, Uncategorized, Writer's tips
Recently I shared two posts about cover design. Front cover and back cover. There are two other design features to consider. One is really obvious, and I’ve mentioned it before in a previous post. The other was new to me. Yet, I see it every time I open...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jul 5, 2016 | computer reminders, Uncategorized, Writer's tips
This past week my sweet hubby spent days trying to rescue my computer from meltdown. The Microsoft tech my husband spoke with on the third day really knew his stuff and remotely fixed everything. Hurrah. The lesson learned. Don’t put off repairs. My computer was...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jun 14, 2016 | Copyrights, Uncategorized, writing tips
It never ceases to amaze me the fun facts or should I say unbelieve facts I learn at writer’s conferences. One I’d never heard of before is making me rethink a line in my latest novel. Did you know? We should all be aware that you need to check for copyrights for...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 31, 2016 | Uncategorized, Writer's tips, Writing Reflections, Writing Reviews
Eva Marie Everson posted a video clip on Facebook. She’d ask James Watkins what was the one piece of advice he’d give authors. His answer. “Three words: network, network, network.” As an author and editor he understands the value more than most. We’d rather write...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 17, 2016 | My story, Uncategorized, Writer's tips
In 2006 while on a mission trip in the Philippines I heard the Lord stirring in my heart to get serious about writing again. I’d put it aside as my life got busier and my discouragement heightened regarding getting paid for publication. I was alone on my writing...