By Cara Putman, @cara_putman It’s the season for giving thanks. This year there’s so much to be grateful for. A job I love. Family I adore. Friends I can live …
Traditional or Indie: Benefits of Both
By Cara Putman, @cara_putman Authors often ask me to explain the differences and benefits of traditional publishing and indie publishing. All but three of my novellas started with traditional publishers, …
5 Must-Have Efficiency Tools for Writers
By Cara Putman, @cara_putman Whether you are traditionally published with a house, writing independently, or using a mix of the two (AKA hybrid), here are a few tools I use …
3 Characterization Tips from Movies
By Cara Putman, @cara_putman One of the classes I have taught at Krannert is Persuasion & Communications, a class for Masters of Marketing students. One lens I use as I …
3 Reasons Writers should be Readers
By Cara Putman, @cara_putman Occasionally, I will hear a writer say they don’t read. It’s honestly a stunning comment. I can’t imagine trying to write without also being a voracious …