by Cindy Ervin Huff | Sep 19, 2017 | writing tips
Recently, I told a fellow-writer after reading his Facebook posts, “So, is your goal to sell books?” Every post he hoped would create discussion turned toward an undesirable direction. He is learning what all authors struggle with on social media. What can they post...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Sep 7, 2017 | Uncategorized, writing tips
This past Sunday was my daughter’s wedding. And as I mentioned in my last post, I would be laying my pen aside, but my mind would still be doing writerly things. Reflecting on the wedding, I found the day was a great analogy for story arc. Each part of the wedding and...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Aug 31, 2017 | Uncategorized, writing tips
This Sunday, my daughter Pam is marrying her soulmate, Jon. All the final pieces of the planning are falling into place. This is a time when I will lay aside all my writing responsibilities and enjoy the weekend. I am always encouraging readers of this blog to write...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Aug 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
I wanted to share a few words of encouragement I gleaned from a video someone shared on Facebook. An Admiral and former navy seal was speaking at a commencement. I don’t recall his name, but his words resonated with me as a writer. He made some points that wrapped...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Aug 17, 2017 | Uncategorized, writer's tip, Writing challenge, Writng Tips
A comment on a post I’d left on a writer’s group Facebook page gave me pause. It was something I re-blogged because the writer’s honesty encouraged me. I love sharing writing tips, mine and others. The commenter remarked, “every writer knows this stuff, and this post...