"I won't lie. You'll be in a lot of pain & discomfort for the first week." Oh goody. Next week, I'm having surgery to remove a nodule that is growing on my eye, fast approaching the cornea where it could do permanent damage to my eyesight. The first week sounds like it will be quite unpleasant. After that, the full recovery of my sight in that eye can take up to three months. The surgeon … [Read more...]
Do Writers Get Better the Longer They Write?
“The more you do something, the better you get at it.” We’ve probably all heard that at one time or another. But is it really true? Especially when it comes to writing? Can we honestly say that the more an author writes, the better they’ll get? I’d like to believe that the longer I write and the more books I have under my belt, the better I’ll get. But is it true? Recently, I read a … [Read more...]
Creativity and Inspiration & Audio Giveaway
This new book I'm writing has been a bit of a bear. It's a book that will require me to dive deep into places I don't want to necessarily go, and it's also being written in a season of chaos in our life. [Tweet "Join @cara_putman for a tour of her #writing desk and audiobook #giveaway. #amwriting #inspiration"] I've learned the hard way that chaos and creativity don't go together well in my … [Read more...]
Unpack and Repack
On Monday afternoon, my flight from Spokane touched down in Boise after five days and four nights at our annual brainstorming retreat. This was our 15th retreat, and every year they grow sweeter and sweeter. Yes, we brainstorm book ideas. We usually do a book each for nine novelists. We also have a couple of non-fiction writers who are with us. In addition to brainstorming, we share deep thoughts … [Read more...]
Three Ways Authors Can Keep Research Details From Boring Their Readers
I always enjoy when I have the chance to talk with readers and book groups. Whether via a library presentation, through a Skype session, or in person, readers always ask me about my research: How do you do all your research? How much time does it take? Do you try to visit the places that you’re researching? Since I'm a historical writer, research is an integral part of my writing … [Read more...]
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