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 | Apr 12, 2016 | Miscellaneous, Uncategorized, Writer's musings, Writing craft, Writing Reflections
“A fabulous writer is not necessarily a good storyteller.” Victoria Alexander from her article Twenty Things I learned in Twenty Years as an Author. The Seekerville blog post was full of been-there-done-that moments for me. But the quote above caused me to pause. I...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 23, 2016 | Miscellaneous, Uncategorized, Writing Reflections
Today, I welcome Denise Loock to Writer’s Patchwork. She’s the author of Open Your Hymnal, Open your Hymnal Again and Dig Deeper Devotions. Denise shares an encouraging challenge to all Christian writers. Do you remember singing about the wise man and the...
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...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 11, 2016 | Inspiration, Uncategorized, Writing Reflections
We all know it is a top priority to learn to write well. Honing your craft and knowing the nuts and bolts of crafting words is key. But and this is a biggie—if you are not a good storyteller, no one will buy your book. (This includes non-fiction. Dry as toast academia...
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...
