by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 10, 2016 | Author Interview, Uncategorized, Writer's tips, Writing challenge
If you follow me on Facebook, you saw my recent announcement. I received my first book contract. It only took 10 years to get there. Oh, let’s not forget 20 rejections, many rewrites and several edits. Years of improving my writing skills through online writing...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 3, 2016 | Author Interview, Uncategorized, Writer's tips
Today I have asked Molly Jo Realy, my fantastic editor to come and talk to us about creating a Swarm. Among her awesome skills is helping authors create a following on social media. Some called it a tribe. Molly Jo calls it a swarm. Let’s find out why. Thank you so...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Apr 26, 2016 | Uncategorized, Writer's tips
Today we are going to do an exercise to help bring more sensory texture to your writing. Isabella is a character in my WIP. Before being adopted, she spent her early childhood homeless. The world around was not always pleasant. She would close her eyes to experience...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 29, 2016 | Uncategorized, Writer's tips
In my last post I encouraged you all to breath in the nuances of the Easter season in order to come up with writing ideas for next Easter. I mentioned writing skits, reader’s theaters and other presentations. So for those of you who have never waded into the waters of...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 24, 2016 | Miscellaneous, Uncategorized, value writing, Writer's tips
Tis the season to create. Holy week is upon us. How many of you are involved in a passion play or special Easter program? This is an opportunity to use your writing talent to magnify the message of our Savior’s resurrection. As I reflect on celebrations of the past, I...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 18, 2016 | Miscellaneous, Uncategorized, Writer's tips, Writing Reflections
Tuesday I talked about how I use coloring to destress and reboot. Today I want to talk about the dreaded E word. You know (whispered tone) exercise. I’ll say it a little louder. Exercise! I am one of those who sighs and pray “God give me the diligence to exercise...
