Last week I was in Dallas for ACFW board meetings and conference. It’s always a highlight of my year and was frankly kind of shocking to realize this was my 11th conference. In 2005 the conference was in Nashville. It’s no exaggeration to say that my writing journey was launched there in such a big way. Today I’m still …
Preparing for ACFW’s National Conference
Attending a conference is nerve-wracking. Let’s face it, you’re taking huge risks by going. Going to @Acfwconference or another #writers #conference? @Cara_Putman shares advice. Click To Tweet You’ve invested a lot of money: registration, hotel, airfare, some meals, and other incidentals. You’ve invested who you are – by attending you’re joining the ranks of those who have moved from …
Looking for a Writer’s Conference? Come to ACFW
In less than 40 days, one of my favorite times of the year happens. The ACFW conference! I’ll never forget my first time at conference in 2005. I went with a fellow writer from Indiana — a gal I’d met once or twice — yet, we became fast friends in the six hour drive to Nashville. I met Tracie Peterson for the first time …
ACFW Fun
Many of us are at ACFW this year. I thought I’d share the beginning of the experience with you. The conference officially starts today, but here are some photos last night. ACFW is a great conference for aspiring to multi-published authors. We spend several days in workshops, appointments, and hanging out. I hope you enjoy these photos with some of my …
Conference Mix & Mingle
It’s that time again! Last year, Laurie Tomlinson hosted this pre-conference mix and mingle. It’s a great way to learn new faces and get to know people at conference She’s doing it again this year! Woot! Here are the questions and my answers! Name: Cara Putman Location: Lafayette, IN What you write/tagline/trademark: World War II and suspense/legal Place in the book world: My 19th book releases Sept. …
Preparing for ACFW Conference PowerPoint
On Thursday I presented a webinar on how to prepare for the ACFW conference. While I can’t share the webinar since it wasn’t recorded, I can share the PowerPoint. Hope this is helpful! ACFW Webinar
Love books? Raise Money for a Good Cause
I’m SOOOOO excited to announce that the ACFW Foundation’s Spring Online auction is up and running. The ACFW Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that exists to raise money that can be used to offer scholarships to the ACFW National conference. Our dream is to also offer support to our chapters as we raise additional funds. If you’ve watched my writing career, …
ACFW Redux in Photos
In the following photos you’ll find a visual synopsis of my time at ACFW. It was AMAZING and there’s so much I can’t go into here, but it’s a start 🙂
Why I love Christian Publishing
As you read this, I’m preparing for the ACFW national conference and board meetings. In honor of it here’s a post I wrote last year that is still very true and appropriate! Eric and me at the 2010 ACFW Gala This is truly one of the highlights of my year. And Tuesday I was reminded why I can’t imagine missing ACFW. …
Are you a writer? My #1 tip!
If you’ve read my blog for any length of time, you know that I am a huge proponent of American Christian Fiction Writers. I firmly believe I wouldn’t be the writer I am and published like I am but for ACFW and attending its conference. I’ve also served for years on the operating board and now executive board because I …