by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jul 30, 2019 | Uncategorized, Writer's tips
How often have you heard of someone who knew someone who signed a book contract at a conference for their debut novel. They walked into the conference, pitched a story and signed on the dotted-line. It has happened,its rare, And I don’t recommend it unless… you and...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 12, 2019 | Conference Story, Conference Tips, Uncategorized, Writer's musings
I just returned Sunday from Florida Christian Writers Conference—an exciting and helpful five days. I love attending writers’ conferences. Meeting new people is one of my favorite things to do at a conference. I was asked an interest question by a new acquaintance and...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jun 19, 2018 | Conference Story, Uncategorized
Last week I attended the Write To Publish conference. And I’ve watched it evolve over the decade plus I’ve been an attendee. Most conferences have followed the same pattern of evolution according to some friends who attend various ones across the country. Then: Back...
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...
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...
