By Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted Writing a story and being a storyteller are two different animals. Many can pen a story but those who learn how to tell a story are the ones who captivate a reader.  Learning to tell a story is not just a gift. It’s the product of…

By Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted Let me begin by giving you this somewhat obscure statement. For others, we must. I recently worked with a writer who'd never written a novel before and as we worked through her critique, I could hear the discouragement in her voice. Sympathetically, I asked, "Do you want…

by Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted The most important thing you can remember as your writing career progresses is “Do your homework.” Here’s why: “I can help you with this.” Ned slipped a business card onto Sally’s notepad. “I notice you’re talking tons of notes. No need. I can help you.” She…

by Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted I’m no good at social media. I’m just an author who wants it to work. I’ve laughed with my dear friend, and social media guru, Edie Melson, that she dragged me into social media kicking and screaming. We know, as authors, social media is vitally important.…

by Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted Toehold@tweetietoo.com. Appropriate email addresses are vital. I got your attention, didn’t I? When you read that email address you had to say, “What on earth?” Believe it or not, I say, “What on earth” all the time. You would be floored at the email addresses that…

by Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted “I read for the love of reading.” I hear my 93-year-old-momma say that weekly. “Don’t expect me to remember it in a couple of weeks. Just make sure the words are clear, so I don’t stumble over them. I read because I love to read. The…