@CindyDevoted Writing advice is a dime a dozen. A writer sits through conferences, noting the gems they’ll glean and take home. Sometimes we’ve heard the same words over and over. Many times, we hear the debates, like write what you know…no, learn to write what you don’t know. When the…

@CindyDevoted The radio blared in the backroom. A voice boomed through the speakers. Howard Stern. There was no question who the speaker was. His voice set him apart. When I begin to form sentences on the page, not only my thoughts and ideas landed on the page, but something that…

Dear Authors, Publishing is a double-edged sword. It brings us great joy and equal frustration. Daily, publishers post information about the terrible state of the industry, driving us to ask the question, “Why do we even bother?” It’s this question that prompts my letter to authors, both new and seasoned.…

by Cindy Sproles @cindydevoted Even though I've been writing for a while, I still love to sit at the feet of those who are successful and pick their brains. Their guidance is valuable. When a new writer hands me a manuscript, it’s easy to see their passion for the story.…

by Cindy Sproles @cindydevoted You've heard it, and I’ve said it a hundred times. What’s your rush to publish? I, better than anyone, know what it’s like to wait. I know how hard and frustrating it can be. My writing journey to publication took seven years. I get it. When…

by Cindy Sproles @cindydevoted My high school journalism teacher once told me, “You’re a naive soul. Always looking for the best in others. Beware of naysayers. They will crush you.” It’s not the first time I’ve been accused of naivety nor the first time I’ve been disappointed in others, so…