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Crystal Crawford
Aug 171 min read
Vellys contest ends Tuesday!
The contest period for the Vellys contest on Kindle Vella ends Tuesday, August 20th! If you haven't yet had a chance to check out my...
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Crystal Crawford
Jul 292 min read
I have a story in the Vellys contest!
Hi, everyone! I just wanted to let you all know that I have a BRAND NEW Kindle Vella serial up now, and for a very specific reason: It's...
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Crystal Crawford
Apr 105 min read
Story's Story
NOTE: The below story was written by my 13-year-old daughter, Aurora, and is shared here with her permission. (In fact, we decided...
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Crystal Crawford
Mar 123 min read
Changes to Kindle Vella -- good news for readers! ️🎉
As I mentioned in my March email newsletter (which you can read here if you missed it!), there are big changes coming to Kindle Vella...
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Crystal Crawford
Feb 131 min read
Kindle Vella stories FREE for Prime Student members!
Starting today, all Kindle Vella stories are FREE to those with Prime Student accounts on Amazon! If you have a Student version of Amazon...
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Crystal Crawford
Jan 17 min read
2023 Recap & 2024 Goals!
Happy New Year, everyone! This rollover to a new year has been a little unusual for my family, because we are also in the middle of...
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Crystal Crawford
Nov 24, 20232 min read
Black Friday sale on my favorite Plotting software!
I've mentioned Plottr before, and if you know me personally, it's probably no secret that Plottr is my absolute FAVORITE plotting...
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Crystal Crawford
Nov 8, 20231 min read
Looking for some great new reads?
If you're looking to add some new reads (and new authors) to your Kindle or TBR, look no further... I've got you covered! All of these...
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Crystal Crawford
Oct 9, 202313 min read
Why I've Made My Writing Time a Priority (Even While Homeschooling Four Kids)
I grew up creating—writing stories, drawing and painting, making jewelry, constructing homemade furniture and accessories for my dolls,...
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Crystal Crawford
Sep 30, 20236 min read
An Awesome Tool to Help You Prep, Plot, and Plan for NaNoWriMo (or ANY novel writing project!)
Right now as I'm writing this, it's the last day of September 2023... which means it's about to be Preptober! For those who aren't as...
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Crystal Crawford
Sep 28, 20234 min read
3 Simple Tips for Writing on Kindle Vella
Hello, everyone! For those who are new here, I'm sure your first question is, "Why should we listen to YOU about how to write on Kindle...
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Crystal Crawford
Aug 22, 20231 min read
Season 2 of The Leyward Stones is live on Kindle Vella!
Fate Rising (the next installment in the Leyward Stones story world) is now available on Kindle Vella! There are now 5, brand-new...
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Crystal Crawford
Jul 17, 20231 min read
Book 3 of The Leyward Stones is officially released! ️🎉
Fae Curses, Dark Kings, and Other Things That Must Fall (The Leyward Stones, Book 3) is now officially available! The paperback and...
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Crystal Crawford
Jul 4, 20231 min read
Book 2 of The Leyward Stones is now available! ️🎉
LeyGuards, Faespells, and Other Things That Happen at Midnight (The Leyward Stones, Book 2) is now available in e-book, paperback, and...
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Crystal Crawford
Jun 19, 20231 min read
Book Release Day Is Here! ️🎉
Book 1 of The Leyward Stones is now available in e-book, paperback, and hardcover!
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Crystal Crawford
Apr 28, 20232 min read
Bible Reflection: Questions about Genesis 2-3
Some days, when I sit down to journal, I'm full of thoughts and realizations. Other days, I'm full of questions. Reading Genesis 2-3 was...
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Crystal Crawford
Apr 24, 202315 min read
ChatGPT: What Is It, and How Does It Work? (Featuring an Excerpt Written by ChatGPT)
If you're following the writing landscape much these days, you've probably heard about ChatGPT... and you've probably also heard people...
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Crystal Crawford
Apr 21, 20235 min read
Unlocking Magic: 10 Reasons Reading Fantasy is Good for Teens
Fantasy literature has been popular for centuries, captivating readers with its magical and imaginative elements. While some people view...
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Crystal Crawford
Apr 17, 20235 min read
Bible Reflection: Let the Little Children Come
First, an explanation for this new category of blog posts on my site... I know this is not my usual topic of writing tips, etc., but...
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