by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jun 20, 2017 | Uncategorized, writing tips
No matter how I asked, “What’s your audience?” The author I was speaking with insisted “my books are for everybody.” This from a conference attendee who’d heard from the podium and in the classroom many times—you need to narrow your audience. I write Historical and...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 23, 2017 | Uncategorized, writing tips
I last posted a how-to article on submitting book reviews on Amazon. Today I thought I’d do a refresher on the concept of a review—specifically reviews on Amazon and other book sale sites. In these reviews, don’t think you must retell the story. The book ad has...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 23, 2017 | Marketing tips, Uncategorized, writing tips
A week ago today was my virtual book launch. It was both exciting and scary. Exciting because it was a launch for my book and not someone else’s. Exciting because it was a launch for my book and not someone else’s. I’ve been to others launches. But being the center of...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 10, 2017 | Uncategorized, writing tips
Here are a few memes created for Secrets and Charades. Do you see a story thread here. They are a necessary part of your marketing tool box. If you’re not comfortable doing them yourself find someone who does. It’s worth the time and effort. ...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jan 24, 2017 | Uncategorized, writing tips
Marketing tip #3 Budget This is not a fun subject to talk about. Have a budget. I am focusing on doing as much free marketing as I can for my new novel. Free is always good. But to reach more readers, I am going to have to spend money. Gone are the days where the...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jan 19, 2017 | Uncategorized, writing tips
Marketing tip # 2 Participate. There is a learning curve in marketing. The less you know the longer the curve. Educating yourself before you even have a book to market shortens the curve by miles. The easy way to learn to maneuver the writer’s marketing journey is to...
