by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 15, 2018 | Uncategorized, writer's tip
I’ve had this blog since 2006. And the last few years I’ve opened it up to more guest posts and author interviews. Two reasons: I love to give other authors exposure, and I often learn useful things from my guests. Another reason is I don’t have to write every single...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Oct 3, 2017 | Uncategorized, Writing craft, writing tips
I’m done. I finished my proposal for the sequel to my Historical Romance Secrets & Charades. This is the fourth book I’ve written a proposal for, but probably the twentieth proposal I’ve completed. Every publisher has specific things they want to see in a...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jun 13, 2017 | Conference Tips, Uncategorized
This week I’ll be attending Write to Publish, the writer’s conference I’ve attended every June for over a decade. Today I’ve decided to post a conference checklist. Thought you’d find it helpful. Business Cards Take 50. You may not use them all but you won’t run out....
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 19, 2016 | Novel publication, Uncategorized
Today and in other posts until my book is published in March 2017 I thought I’d share the many behind the scenes activities that take place after the contract is signed. This is not a time to set back and relax. Oh no. Whether you publish traditionally or...
