by Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted There is something to be said about what we think about ourselves, not only as individuals but also as friends, family members, and writers. Integrity is a vital part of our individualism, and it’s a necessity in our career as a writer. Unfortunately, our industry is…

by Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted One of the joys of becoming a published author is the experience we gain in learning the craft of writing. None of us began this path having all the answers or understanding all the implied things that aren’t written in stone. Writing is a process –…

By Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted Learning the skill of writing comes with a lot of vague areas. For example, writing on a publishable level differs from writing a college paper. The grammar doesn’t change, but the styles are two different bears. Sometimes, the only way to learn the tricks of the…

By Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted Sitting on the cusp of a new book release, the reality of good book reviews weighs heavy. The natural questions of acceptance raise our worry level just a smidge. Will readers like the book? Will they even post a review? What about the hate reviews? I've…

By Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted As a conference director, I receive a lot of requests to serve as faculty at our conference. Selecting teachers is always a tough job, one I dread passionately. Throughout the year, I meet hundreds of writers who have fabulous “presence” but don’t have an excellent command…

By Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted We work hard on our manuscripts, and when we finally turn them into our publisher, most of us imagine the work will be perfect – or pretty close to perfect. A few weeks later, reality hits. The editor has learned to practice the cookie method –…