by Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted I've just finished conference number two and am heading into conference number three. The one thing that is consistent is the desire for directors to offer conference scholarships. I'm not sure anyone has ever addressed this subject, but I'd like to pass on some information about…

by Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted As a lead managing editor, one of my jobs was acquisitions. It's the most challenging part because I spent a lot of time saying no thank you. There are multiple explanations for why I was forced to pass on a manuscript. Rejections fall into many categories,…

by Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted Rather than writing this blog post more formally—the "do this, do that, avoid this" way. I wanted to get down to the transparency of writing. It's a new year, and hopefully, we are all geared up and ready to roll. The expectation is that we have…

by Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted There is much to be said about the writing community. Though we may be labeled as somewhat “odd” at times, writers understand writers. We can safely say that talking out loud to ourselves is completely acceptable. Our writing peers understand the isolation of “the cave” in…

by Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted Most of us are thinkers. We come up with a project, decide we need assistance, and then call on friends and family for help. That’s just how we roll. Having the support of those who love us and who are willing to step into the gap…

by Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted We've all been a new writer at one time or another. None of us jump right into the writing world footloose and fancy-free. There is always a learning curve. It's important to know that you will always bump into writing issues whether you are a new…